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V49 FJH

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

203,809 mi
Last recorded203,809 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV49 FJH
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 203,809 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 187,819 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 174,600 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 174,600 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 162,964 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 162,964 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Headlamp insecure both (1.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 149,329 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Mar 2015 149,309 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Feb 2014 135,443 miles

slight play in nearside rear hub

Pass 10 Feb 2013 128,243 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 123,428 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 117,052 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2011 117,052 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 111,067 miles

brake light in the rear window is not working

Pass 17 Jan 2009 105,121 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 101,374 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

auxillary drive belt cracking

both front tyres wearing low at outer edges

oil leak at diff

Pass 4 Jan 2007 93,218 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 93,218 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2006 93,143 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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V49 FJH is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V49 FJH, 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

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What year was V49 FJH registered?

V49 FJH is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V49 FJH shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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