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V721 GMO

1999 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,447 mi
Last recorded153,447 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV721 GMO
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 153,447 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 146,664 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2011 134,996 miles

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

Front jacking points are starting to corrode

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 134,933 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front jacking points are starting to corrode

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 125,307 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 125,307 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 119,211 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 119,211 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 108,560 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 98,865 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2006 88,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 88,972 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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V721 GMO is a 1999 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V721 GMO, 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 V721 GMO registered?

V721 GMO is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V721 GMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V721 GMO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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