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V54 FJB

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,510 mi
Last recorded124,510 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV54 FJB
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2012 124,510 miles

Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both head lights cloudy with moisture

near side rear indicator on trailor socket has a loose conection, had to be wiggled a little bit and then work fine

Pass 17 Feb 2012 124,510 miles

Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both head lights cloudy with moisture

near side rear indicator on trailor socket has a loose conection, had to be wiggled a little bit and then work fine

Fail 19 Sep 2011 124,495 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

traction control light on

Pass 8 Jul 2009 111,211 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 111,511 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 86,912 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN ON INNER EDGES.

Pass 6 Jan 2006 76,164 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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V54 FJB is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V54 FJB, 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 V54 FJB registered?

V54 FJB is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V54 FJB safe to buy?

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