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V762 HHY

1999 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

358,195 mi
Last recorded358,195 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV762 HHY
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2015 358,195 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

damage to o/s/f lower bumper

rear exhaust sheild lose

Fail 30 Mar 2015 358,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

damage to o/s/f lower bumper

rear exhaust sheild lose

Fail 2 Feb 2015 358,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 331,677 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 331,672 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 311,707 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 295,998 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 295,599 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 276,162 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 254,127 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 254,122 miles

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

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 229,046 miles

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

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

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

advise small cut o/s/rear tyre inner tread edge

Pass 17 Mar 2008 204,467 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 204,464 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 170,200 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 130,436 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 130,436 miles

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

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

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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V762 HHY is a 1999 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V762 HHY, 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 V762 HHY registered?

V762 HHY is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V762 HHY safe to buy?

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