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V808 KGX

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,601 mi
Last recorded99,601 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV808 KGX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 99,601 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jul 2011 99,601 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 96,405 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 91,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Aug 2009 91,006 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2008 85,782 miles

nearside rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 30 Jun 2007 78,612 miles

offside rear tyre on limit †rear brake pads low

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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V808 KGX is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V808 KGX, 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 V808 KGX registered?

V808 KGX is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 7 September 1999.

Is V808 KGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V808 KGX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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