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V528 EGK

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,548 mi
Last recorded141,548 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV528 EGK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 141,548 miles

Discs rusty through lack of use

Fail 18 Jan 2019 141,548 miles

Discs rusty through lack of use

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Added water (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted aim (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Replaced bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 140,019 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 134,076 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 126,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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 8 Jul 2014 118,728 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 110,268 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 110,258 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 105,597 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 100,164 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 94,475 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 89,361 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 84,127 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 78,602 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 71,019 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 64,855 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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V528 EGK is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V528 EGK, 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 V528 EGK?

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What year was V528 EGK registered?

V528 EGK is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V528 EGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V528 EGK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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