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V751 GMO

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,342 mi
Last recorded197,342 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV751 GMO
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 197,342 miles

Nearside Rear screw in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside shoulder

Offside Front cut to sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

sill covers in place

Fail 19 Dec 2016 197,340 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear screw in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside shoulder

Offside Front cut to sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

sill covers in place

Pass 20 Nov 2015 185,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 178,960 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 173,050 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 171,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all four jacking point plastic extensions missing

both sides front, brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r inner sill has some corrosion

o/s front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s headlamp showing signs of water ingress

o/s/r tyre tread wearing low

Pass 26 Sep 2011 158,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 26 Sep 2011 158,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 28 Sep 2010 148,260 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 148,260 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 136,850 miles

rear subframe bushes split and slight play

Fail 25 Sep 2009 136,850 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear subframe bushes split and slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2008 116,342 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight bind o/s front brake

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2008 116,340 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight bind o/s front brake

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2007 99,384 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 82,846 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 67,898 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 67,898 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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V751 GMO is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V751 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.

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V751 GMO is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 29 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V751 GMO shows 18 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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