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V736 EAP

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

117,518 mi
Last recorded117,518 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV736 EAP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 117,518 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 117,089 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 116,702 miles

All 4 tyres deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2023 115,378 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 115,351 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached bolt broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 114,345 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 112,149 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 112,142 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 999,999 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 999,999 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre bead leaking

both front tyre worn heavily on inner edges

Pass 7 Jan 2019 107,782 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2017 103,123 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 97,384 miles

parking brake performance 16%

Pass 3 Nov 2015 92,590 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 92,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 86,234 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 80,470 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 74,979 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 70,997 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 68,145 miles

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

handbrake requires adjustment

Fail 1 Nov 2010 68,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

handbrake requires adjustment

vehicle presented low on fuel and in a poor condition

water ingress into nearside headlamp

Pass 30 Oct 2008 65,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

water ingress into nearside headlamp

Fail 9 Oct 2007 63,726 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 63,726 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 59,963 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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V736 EAP is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 V736 EAP, 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 V736 EAP registered?

V736 EAP is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 15 October 1999.

Is V736 EAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V736 EAP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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