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V832 GCB

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,344 mi
Last recorded89,344 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV832 GCB
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 89,344 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 89,344 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 87,716 miles

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

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 4 Apr 2016 87,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover split (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 7 Jan 2015 83,128 miles

n/s/f + o/s/f + o/s/r tyres starting to crack + perish.

o/s/f brake disc scored.

steel brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 80,917 miles

all four tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 14 Sep 2012 79,670 miles

all four tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 20 Sep 2011 77,677 miles

o/s/f brake disc scorred.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 76,163 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 74,365 miles

spare tyre flat

Pass 20 Aug 2008 72,535 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 71,224 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 71,224 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 69,907 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
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V832 GCB is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V832 GCB, 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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V832 GCB is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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