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V711 FCD

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,772 mi
Last recorded162,772 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV711 FCD
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 162,772 miles

O/S outer sill rusty.

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 162,310 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S outer sill rusty.

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 149,853 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 149,853 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 136,289 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 126,441 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 115,923 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 104,525 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 98,604 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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V711 FCD is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 V711 FCD, 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

How do I check the history of V711 FCD?

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What year was V711 FCD registered?

V711 FCD is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V711 FCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V711 FCD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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