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V853 HHU

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

150,317 mi
Last recorded150,317 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV853 HHU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 150,317 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 147,734 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 146,563 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corosion

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 144,372 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 141,088 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s+n/s front and front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 139,409 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at fuel tank starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 139,408 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at fuel tank starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 137,023 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 136,027 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 134,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing thin 225/55/zr16

Pass 9 Mar 2017 133,084 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 128,938 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 124,034 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 119,382 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 114,948 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 114,914 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front headlamps filling with moisture starting to defuse beam

Pass 15 Mar 2012 110,262 miles

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corode

n/s/f tyre starting to split

n/s/r tyre 3.0mm

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and starting to split

Fail 14 Mar 2012 110,258 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corode

n/s/f tyre starting to split

n/s/r tyre 3.0mm

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and starting to split

Pass 3 Mar 2011 105,658 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 100,888 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 96,465 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 92,189 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 87,147 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 80,747 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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V853 HHU is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V853 HHU, 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 V853 HHU registered?

V853 HHU is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 15 October 1999.

Is V853 HHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V853 HHU shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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