MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,531 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Coolant leak
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both headlamp lens damaged
clutch pedal rubber missing
front number plate damaged
nearside front headlamp adjusters broken
nearside rear brake pipe corroded
offside front tyre badly worn inner edge
offside mirror broken
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both headlight lenes damaged
clutch pedal rubber missing
front number plate damaged
nearside rear brake pipe corroded
offside front tyre badly worn inner edge
offside mirror broken
clutch pedal rubber missing
front anti roll bar bushes weak
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
clutch pedal rubber missing
front anti roll bar bushes weak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
headlight lenses damaged
nearside front tyre worn inner edge
nearside rear tyre wonn inner edge
offside front tyre worn inner edge
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
headlight lenses damaged
nearside front tyre worn inner edge
nearside rear tyre wonn inner edge
offside front tyre worn inner edge
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
both rear tyres worn low on inner edges
child seat fitted in nearside rear position, therefore unable to check adult seat belt correctly
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
both rear tyres worn low on inner edges
child seat fitted in nearside rear position, therefore unable to check adult seat belt correctly
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres worn low on inner edge
child seat fitted in nearside rear position, therefore unable to check adult seat belt correctly
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres worn low on inner edge
child seat fitted in nearside rear position, therefore unable to check adult seat belt correctly
nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine oil level low
How Reliable is the BMW 528?
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V542 FLE is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 V542 FLE, 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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V542 FLE is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 13 October 1999.
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