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V573 SEV

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,869 mi
Last recorded112,869 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV573 SEV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 112,869 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2020 112,869 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 109,713 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 105,282 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside rear suspension arm slight play

2 rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2017 99,612 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 94,707 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 89,784 miles

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

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

both front tyres are wearing on the inside edges

Pass 3 Apr 2014 85,117 miles

EML on

Pass 8 Apr 2013 82,273 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 82,229 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S wiper blade juddering

Pass 5 Apr 2012 79,214 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 79,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 75,986 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 72,088 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 71,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 66,799 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)

Pass 11 May 2007 57,997 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 57,985 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 52,578 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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V573 SEV 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 73.7%.

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 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 V573 SEV, 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 V573 SEV registered?

V573 SEV is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 17 December 1999.

Is V573 SEV safe to buy?

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