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V552 GMO

1999 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,852 mi
Last recorded158,852 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV552 GMO
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 158,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear tyre perished heavily on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 158,852 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear tyre perished heavily on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 157,882 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Nov 2013

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 156,925 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 154,389 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 148,136 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 141,903 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 135,081 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 123,302 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 106,245 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 105,122 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005

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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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V552 GMO is a 1999 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V552 GMO, 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 V552 GMO registered?

V552 GMO is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V552 GMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V552 GMO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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