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V83 OBD

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,666 mi
Last recorded82,666 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV83 OBD
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 82,666 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 82,657 miles

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 78,156 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn.

rear brake pads getting low.

slightly low reading from os/r park brake.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 71,003 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 65,207 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front num plate cracked

Fail 23 Oct 2008 65,189 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front num plate cracked

Pass 6 Nov 2007 59,697 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 Nov 2006 53,385 miles

ADVISE FRONT PADS GETTING LOW.

ADVISE HAND BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MEETS REQUIREMENTS.

Pass 3 Nov 2005 46,728 miles

Both headlights aiming too high - rectified at time of test

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing inner shoulders

both wiper blades smearing windscreen

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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V83 OBD is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V83 OBD, 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 V83 OBD registered?

V83 OBD is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V83 OBD safe to buy?

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