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V52 LJS

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,872 mi
Last recorded163,872 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV52 LJS
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2015 163,872 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

DISCS WORN , FUEL LINES BADLY CORRODED , FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED SLIGHTLY ,

Pass 4 Dec 2013 157,894 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 151,014 miles

slight play in nsf ball joint

Pass 23 Nov 2011 143,774 miles

brake flexi hoses cracking , play in anti roll bar link ,

Pass 29 Nov 2010 137,196 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 129,587 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 123,024 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 116,689 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 116,689 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

bothfront tyres worn inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2006 108,407 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 108,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V52 LJS is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V52 LJS, 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.

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What year was V52 LJS registered?

V52 LJS is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V52 LJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V52 LJS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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