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V528 ELE

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,043 mi
Last recorded137,043 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV528 ELE
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 137,043 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 136,339 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 135,860 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 131,232 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 127,991 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 121,724 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 121,718 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 115,234 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 108,241 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 108,241 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 102,609 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2011 95,428 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 88,933 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 82,705 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 82,705 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 78,580 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 78,580 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 70,543 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 70,543 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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 ELE 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 73.7%.

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 V528 ELE, 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 V528 ELE registered?

V528 ELE is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V528 ELE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V528 ELE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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