CarVerify

Free Car Check

V824 GFV

1999 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2800cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,110 mi
Last recorded184,110 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV824 GFV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 184,110 miles

Nearside Rear seat has child seat

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear both side brakes slightly binding

all brake pipes corroded and covered in grease

both side sills slightly corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2016 181,177 miles

Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% both side (1.1.A.3c)

brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive at the present moment

child seat fitted

coolant leak

engine covers and undertrays fitted

fuel pipes corroded

offside rear tyre worn very low

oil leak

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link and dust cover deterioted

Fail 4 Nov 2016 181,173 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive at the present moment

child seat fitted

coolant leak

engine covers and undertrays fitted

fuel pipes corroded

offside rear tyre worn very low

oil leak

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link and dust cover deterioted

Pass 22 Oct 2015 178,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 176,995 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 174,833 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 168,620 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 160,260 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 153,964 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES TREAD GETTING LOW

NEARSIDE FRONT DROP LINK SLIGHT PLAY

OFFSIDE REAR DRIVESHAFT BOLTS LOOSE

Fail 6 Oct 2010 153,920 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES TREAD GETTING LOW

NEARSIDE FRONT DROP LINK SLIGHT PLAY

OFFSIDE REAR DRIVESHAFT BOLTS LOOSE

Pass 6 Nov 2009 150,503 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 150,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 142,873 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 134,504 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 119,047 miles

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
Full BMW 528 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V824 GFV is a 1999 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V824 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

How do I check the history of V824 GFV?

You can check the full history of V824 GFV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V824 GFV registered?

V824 GFV is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 19 November 1999.

Is V824 GFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V824 GFV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V824 GFV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V824 GFV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.