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V832 KVN

1999 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

165,990 mi
Last recorded165,990 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV832 KVN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 165,990 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 165,980 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint link rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not retracting (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Statutory seat belt missing centre rear buckle (5.1.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014
Fail 11 Sep 2014

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 147,256 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 135,731 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 23 Sep 2011 123,635 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 108,026 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 101,192 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 89,639 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 80,692 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 KVN is a 1999 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KVN, 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 V832 KVN registered?

V832 KVN is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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