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V682 FLN

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,427 mi
Last recorded141,427 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV682 FLN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 141,427 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 141,306 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 130,381 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit near side rear,on the limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit off side rear on the limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 130,332 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort off side (3.7.B.6a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit near side rear,on the limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit off side rear on the limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 112,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Sill covers fitted obscuring certain components.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 112,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted obscuring certain components.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 107,494 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 107,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 99,124 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 91,185 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2010 84,210 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 84,210 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front pads worn low. Engine has vairous oil leaks. Both front tyre are worn low.

Pass 31 Dec 2009 78,189 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 70,141 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 63,647 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 58,217 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 49,794 miles

near-side front tyre worn on outer edge - on legal limit

off-side front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in off-side rear anti-roll bar link

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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V682 FLN is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V682 FLN, 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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V682 FLN is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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