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V599 GOU

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,591 mi
Last recorded161,591 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV599 GOU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 161,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint borderline pass (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 154,135 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 154,135 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 18 Jan 2016 148,279 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 142,537 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)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 134,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 128,183 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 128,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 120,476 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 115,404 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 108,978 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 102,091 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 95,326 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 83,688 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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V599 GOU is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V599 GOU, 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 V599 GOU registered?

V599 GOU is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is V599 GOU safe to buy?

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