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V69 DMH

1999 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

69,697 mi
Last recorded69,697 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV69 DMH
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 69,697 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from the flexible hose, through the wheel arch and into the engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from the flexible hose to the ABS hydraulic block (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play is slightly noisey (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from the flexible hose to the ABS hydraulic block (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play is slightly noisey (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear anti roll bar link has slight play

the traction control warning light is illuminated, indicting a fault.

Fail 18 Sep 2015 69,684 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings the spare wheel well floor (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings the centre of the outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from the flexible hose, through the wheel arch and into the engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from the flexible hose to the ABS hydraulic block (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play is slightly noisey (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from the flexible hose to the ABS hydraulic block (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play is slightly noisey (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear anti roll bar link has slight play

the traction control warning light is illuminated, indicting a fault.

Pass 19 Sep 2014 164,400 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2014 164,399 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2013 157,617 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 150,381 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2010 144,711 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 19 Nov 2010

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 144,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

ride lelel sensor is broken on o/s front

Pass 30 Oct 2009 136,344 miles

Air bag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to n/s/r

Child seat fitted to o/s/r

Cut in n/s/r tyre

Cut in o/s/f tyre

Hand control fitted

High level brake light not working

N/s/r tyre inner edge worn

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2009 136,224 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

N/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Air bag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to n/s/r

Child seat fitted to o/s/r

Cut in n/s/r tyre

Cut in o/s/f tyre

Hand control fitted

High level brake light not working

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2008 127,275 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 127,275 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 114,271 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 96,350 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 93,487 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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V69 DMH is a 1999 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V69 DMH, 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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V69 DMH is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 13 December 1999.

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