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V502 KBT

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

132,252 mi
Last recorded132,252 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV502 KBT
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 132,252 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

plastic covers over outer sills

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2022 122,125 miles

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

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

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

plastic covers over lower sills

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2021 114,403 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 114,403 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Frozen (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 109,111 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 108,934 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 108,567 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 107,568 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 105,661 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 103,272 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 99,556 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 95,616 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 92,578 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 88,551 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 83,802 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 78,820 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 73,730 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 68,022 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 61,400 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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V502 KBT is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 V502 KBT, 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 V502 KBT registered?

V502 KBT is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V502 KBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V502 KBT shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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