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V563 HRO

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

209,837 mi
Last recorded209,837 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV563 HRO
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2016 209,837 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all around (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2015 206,918 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 188,010 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 188,010 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 168,692 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 168,692 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 149,261 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 149,261 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 129,377 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 129,377 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 119,981 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 119,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 113,338 miles

front brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

Pass 6 Dec 2008 104,451 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 94,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2007 94,297 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 84,651 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 84,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 76,226 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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V563 HRO is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V563 HRO, 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 V563 HRO registered?

V563 HRO is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 9 December 1999.

Is V563 HRO safe to buy?

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