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V640 PKN

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

193,240 mi
Last recorded193,240 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV640 PKN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2019 193,240 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear 1 of 2 marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 189,536 miles

Offside Front tyre inner tread worn low-advise renewal

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 186,823 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 184,463 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre inner tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 180,972 miles

offside rear tyre inner tread worn low-ADVISE RENEWAL.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 177,061 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 171,557 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 162,264 miles

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

offside rear tyre inner tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 152,835 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre tread worn low on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2010 14,295 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 130,036 miles

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

both rear tyres low on the inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2008 122,479 miles

cuts in both rear tyres

Fail 15 Apr 2008 122,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

cuts in both rear tyres

Pass 19 Apr 2007 114,388 miles

air bag warning light staying on

condesation in both front headlamps

engine managment warning light staying on

Pass 19 Apr 2006 105,357 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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V640 PKN is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 V640 PKN, 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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V640 PKN is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 30 October 1999.

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