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V498 FLB

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,216 mi
Last recorded187,216 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV498 FLB
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2009 187,216 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 187,216 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 177,320 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 165,892 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 151,691 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 151,691 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2005 139,273 miles

handbrake only 16%

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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V498 FLB is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V498 FLB, 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 V498 FLB?

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What year was V498 FLB registered?

V498 FLB is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 8 September 1999.

Is V498 FLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V498 FLB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V498 FLB have outstanding finance?

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