MOT Status
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169,456 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
engine cover and undertrays fitted
oil leak
under sealant applied
Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
general corrosion underbody
under-sealant applied
undertray fitted
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
general corrosion underbody
under sealant applied
undertrays fitted
engine cover and undertray fitted
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
engine cover and undertray fitted
undertrays fitted
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
air-bag warning light on
nearside parking brake efficiency low
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
air-bag warning light on
nearside parking brake efficiency low
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 528?
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V86 DME is a 1999 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 V86 DME, 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 V86 DME registered?
V86 DME is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is V86 DME safe to buy?
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