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V586 FKW

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,596 mi
Last recorded170,596 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV586 FKW
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 170,596 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 162,491 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2010 156,114 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 141,621 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 126,254 miles

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

rear registration plate fading

Fail 30 Jul 2008 126,254 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear registration plate fading

Pass 7 Feb 2007 108,077 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2005 99,739 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar link slight play

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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V586 FKW is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V586 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 V586 FKW registered?

V586 FKW is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 22 November 1999.

Is V586 FKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V586 FKW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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