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V708 FUJ

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,296 mi
Last recorded155,296 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV708 FUJ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 155,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 141,046 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 126,069 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 126,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 111,376 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 93,688 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 93,688 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 77,338 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 69,442 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 56,427 miles

nearside fuel tank strap slightly insecure

offside rear tyre starting to perish

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2007 53,059 miles

Oil leak

both front and both rear tyres wearing more on both inner and outer edges

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

power steering pipe directly below reservior damp

Pass 7 Dec 2006 49,179 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Plastic sill covers fitted. †Plastic cover fitted unable to inspect master cylinder.

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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V708 FUJ is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V708 FUJ, 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 V708 FUJ registered?

V708 FUJ is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V708 FUJ safe to buy?

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