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V595 GAP

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

177,869 mi
Last recorded177,869 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV595 GAP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 177,869 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear sills corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2021 177,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear sills corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2019 174,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under-body panels fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2019 172,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

under-body panels fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2019 172,956 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

under-body panels fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2018 171,302 miles

under-body panels fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2018 171,293 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under-body panels fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2016 168,869 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 168,869 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 164,894 miles

under tray's fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2016 164,894 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under tray's fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2015 159,319 miles

metal brake pipe's at rear starting to corrode

nearside rear worn to 2mm

Pass 9 Jan 2014 154,388 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear valve stem deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2013 149,319 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre stop light not wired in

rear spoiler insercure

Fail 14 Jan 2013 149,319 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake waring light on

front brake discs worn

rear spoiler insercure

Pass 17 Jan 2012 142,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both headlamp slightly have slight condensation but not affecting beam image

Pass 7 Jan 2011 135,339 miles

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

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

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

off side headlamp has condensation in beam pattern ok

Pass 18 Jan 2010 126,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 112,818 miles

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

unable to undo offside rear door from outside.

Fail 2 Aug 2007 104,187 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 104,187 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 89,790 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 89,790 miles

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

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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V595 GAP is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V595 GAP, 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 V595 GAP registered?

V595 GAP is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V595 GAP shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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