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V823 GFV

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,191 mi
Last recorded135,191 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV823 GFV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 135,191 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 117,124 miles

both rear tyres worn bald on inner edges

washers leaking at pipework

Fail 26 Mar 2008 116,806 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

both rear tyres worn bald on inner edges

washers leaking at pipework

Pass 17 Mar 2007 94,097 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 74,287 miles

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

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

slight unbalence on front brakes

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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V823 GFV is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V823 GFV, 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 V823 GFV registered?

V823 GFV is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V823 GFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V823 GFV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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