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V720 MGW

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,555 mi
Last recorded186,555 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV720 MGW
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 186,555 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 186,244 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 186,244 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 181,532 miles

HEADLAMP MASKS (EUROPIAN CONV)FITTED

Pass 30 Jan 2015 178,360 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2015 178,360 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 170,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 170,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 160,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 151,754 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 151,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 137,448 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 129,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Sep 2009 129,212 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2008 122,194 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 122,194 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 108,447 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 108,447 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 95,610 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 95,610 miles

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

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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V720 MGW is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V720 MGW, 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 V720 MGW registered?

V720 MGW is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V720 MGW safe to buy?

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