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V778 OKL

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

114,396 mi
Last recorded114,396 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV778 OKL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 114,396 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 113,805 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 112,109 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 112,103 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 May 2020 110,572 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake pipes [flexi hoses]perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 104,252 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 100,709 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 98,319 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 95,244 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 92,329 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 87,199 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 81,712 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 75,317 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 72,700 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 69,586 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 66,926 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 66,926 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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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V778 OKL is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 V778 OKL, 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 V778 OKL registered?

V778 OKL is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V778 OKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V778 OKL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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