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V564 FBD

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

161,964 mi
Last recorded161,964 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV564 FBD
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 161,964 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 145,678 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 145,678 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2017 138,780 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAY FITTED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVICE (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test AIR FRESHENERS ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside RACK & PINION GAITER IS WET WITH OIL , NEEDS FARTHER CHECK

Offside Rear LIGHTS CONNECTOR IS FAULTY

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN TO WEAR INDICATORS (4.1.E.1)

WASHER PUMP IS WORN

Fail 19 Jun 2017 138,780 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAY FITTED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVICE (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test AIR FRESHENERS ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside RACK & PINION GAITER IS WET WITH OIL , NEEDS FARTHER CHECK

Offside Rear LIGHTS CONNECTOR IS FAULTY

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN TO WEAR INDICATORS (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

WASHER PUMP IS WORN

Pass 9 Jun 2016 136,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside sterring arm gator deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2015 127,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2015 127,001 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2014 115,295 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 108,677 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 101,804 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 96,107 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 89,087 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 81,466 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 76,756 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 69,983 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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V564 FBD is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V564 FBD, 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 V564 FBD registered?

V564 FBD is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 12 November 1999.

Is V564 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V564 FBD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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