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V587 PKJ

1999 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

212,139 mi
Last recorded212,139 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV587 PKJ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 212,139 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 212,139 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 212,136 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 207,655 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 201,545 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 198,563 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside and nearside sills becoming corroded

parking brake needs adjustment

windscreen has damage in zone "A" but not affecting view of road ahead

Pass 1 Jun 2016 195,136 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 195,136 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 189,901 miles

Engine management light on

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

Pass 19 May 2014 184,844 miles

E.m.l. on

Fail 17 May 2013 176,740 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

nearside windscreen washer jet not working

Pass 17 May 2013 176,740 miles

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

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)

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

nearside windscreen washer jet not working

Pass 8 Jun 2012 167,329 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

air bag lamp on

nearside washer jet not working

offside front lamp lens misty

Pass 31 May 2011 157,410 miles

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

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

air leak on engine

offside head lamp lens misty

rear number plate loose

spare tyre flat

Pass 1 Jun 2010 150,517 miles

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

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

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

slight misting of water in offside headlamp

Fail 11 Jun 2009 139,719 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear suspention air bags starting to split

o/s outer side light not working

Pass 11 Jun 2009 139,719 miles

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

both rear suspention air bags starting to split

o/s outer side light not working

Fail 2 Jun 2008 127,805 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 127,805 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 115,125 miles

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

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

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

noise from nearside front brake caliper when footbrake applied

Pass 15 May 2006 95,814 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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V587 PKJ is a 1999 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V587 PKJ, 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 V587 PKJ registered?

V587 PKJ is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 13 October 1999.

Is V587 PKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V587 PKJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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