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V496 HAU

1999 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,630 mi
Last recorded140,630 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV496 HAU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 140,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Dec 2013 137,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 131,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 126,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 118,770 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 116,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advanced age cracking o/s rear brake hose

exhaust corroded

front tyres low on edges

n/s rear brake hose age cracking

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 24 Nov 2009 116,346 miles

exhaust corroded

front tyres low on edges

n/s rear brake hose age cracking

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advanced age cracking o/s rear brake hose

Pass 13 Nov 2008 107,743 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 107,743 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 100,783 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 94,483 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 86,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW 528?

Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
14,467
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,782
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,791
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,746
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,749
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,592
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V496 HAU is a 1999 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 116,787 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 528 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,782 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V496 HAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 528 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V496 HAU?

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What year was V496 HAU registered?

V496 HAU is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V496 HAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V496 HAU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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