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V541 AFC

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,035 mi
Last recorded125,035 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV541 AFC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 125,035 miles

both front tyres worn very close to limit.

brake pipes corroded.

brake warning lamp on.

nail in o/s/r tyre.

play in n/s/f suspension arm.

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 8 Feb 2011 125,034 miles

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

both front tyres worn very close to limit.

brake pipes corroded.

brake warning lamp on.

nail in o/s/r tyre.

play in n/s/f suspension arm.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 108,191 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 108,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 94,125 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 94,125 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 79,756 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 66,209 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 66,099 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 66,079 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 65,484 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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V541 AFC is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,800cc 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 V541 AFC, 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 V541 AFC registered?

V541 AFC is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 24 November 1999.

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