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V561 NVY

1999 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,511 mi
Last recorded129,511 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV561 NVY
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 129,511 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

very muddy underside of the car

Fail 21 Mar 2016 129,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt rear belts traped (5.2.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

very muddy underside of the car

Wheel bolt(s) loose all 4 (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 113,786 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 113,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 107,256 miles

n/s/f+o/s/f brake pipes corroding

one front to rear brake pipe corroding(front section)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 102,134 miles

air bag light on

front brake pads low

Pass 19 Oct 2011 95,140 miles

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

condition of front brake pads and discs

heavy rust and oil on offside front brake pipe

Pass 30 Nov 2010 88,985 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 88,985 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 81,487 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2009 81,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 75,659 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 13 Nov 2007 65,107 miles

cracking to nearside front tyre

very heavy rust on mainthrough brake pipes

Fail 13 Nov 2007 65,106 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

cracking to nearside front tyre

very heavy rust on mainthrough brake pipes

Pass 23 Nov 2006 54,816 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2006 54,816 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 47,738 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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V561 NVY is a 1999 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 V561 NVY, 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 V561 NVY registered?

V561 NVY is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 22 November 1999.

Is V561 NVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V561 NVY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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