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V582 FKW

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,986 mi
Last recorded113,986 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV582 FKW
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2011 113,986 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 113,986 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 111,461 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 104,714 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 96,754 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)

off side rear child seat fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2008 88,610 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 76,486 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 76,381 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise both rear tyres tread low

off side near side rear child seats fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2006 68,430 miles

movement in rear anti roll bar link arms.

Pass 1 Feb 2006 68,421 miles

movement in both rear anti roll bar link arms.

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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V582 FKW is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V582 FKW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V582 FKW registered?

V582 FKW is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 3 December 1999.

Is V582 FKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V582 FKW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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