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V4 GBC

1999 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,228 mi
Last recorded118,228 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV4 GBC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 118,228 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 117,882 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside sill covers fitted, unable to inspect properly!

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 117,463 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 116,943 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 116,621 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes unable to inspect properly! (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 116,590 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes unable to inspect properly! (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 115,857 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 114,941 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 112,783 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 110,756 miles

corrosion around N/S/R jacking point

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 109,184 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 106,770 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 106,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 103,341 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 99,844 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn close to wear bars

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

Offside rear tyre worn close to wear bars

Pass 1 Oct 2012 99,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear diff input seal leaking

Pass 4 Oct 2011 95,414 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 95,406 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 89,145 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 82,192 miles

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

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

front brake pads showing signs of wear

Fail 10 Sep 2009 82,192 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

front brake pads showing signs of wear

Pass 15 Jul 2008 75,794 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

signs of wear rear brake pads

Fail 16 Jun 2008 74,656 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 68,384 miles

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 61,181 miles

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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V4 GBC is a 1999 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V4 GBC, 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 V4 GBC registered?

V4 GBC is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V4 GBC safe to buy?

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