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V681 JMA

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

72,775 mi
Last recorded72,775 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV681 JMA
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 72,775 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded at the rear

Fail 23 Aug 2019 72,770 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front to rear brake pipe corroded at the rear

Pass 23 Aug 2018 69,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre just on legal minimum

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 69,339 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre just on legal minimum

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 64,467 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 9 Aug 2016
Pass 10 Aug 2015 49,944 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 49,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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 deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 48,924 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 47,838 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 45,458 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 43,766 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 41,171 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 38,644 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 36,108 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 32,142 miles

Off-side rear tyre has a bulge in the outer wall. Replacement advised.

Pass 3 Jan 2007 29,529 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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V681 JMA is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V681 JMA, 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 V681 JMA registered?

V681 JMA is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V681 JMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V681 JMA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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