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V714 GRA

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,095 mi
Last recorded112,095 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV714 GRA
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 112,095 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 108,881 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Oct 2016 108,881 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 103,744 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 98,185 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing edges

Fail 29 Oct 2014 98,185 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

n/s/f tyre wearing edges

Fail 18 Nov 2013 93,236 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 18 Nov 2013 93,236 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 9 Nov 2012 88,255 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 88,255 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 83,470 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Offside and Nearside differential side shaft seals leaking

Fail 10 Nov 2011 83,470 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine oil leak

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

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

Offside and Nearside differential side shaft seals leaking

Pass 11 Oct 2010 78,084 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 78,084 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 72,758 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 72,758 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

corrosion to metal brake pipes

n/s/r diff seal leaking

Pass 23 Oct 2008 68,088 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 62,974 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 56,605 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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V714 GRA is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V714 GRA, 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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What year was V714 GRA registered?

V714 GRA is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 15 November 1999.

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