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V86 DME

1999 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

169,456 mi
Last recorded169,456 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV86 DME
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 169,456 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 169,097 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 169,054 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 163,592 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2018

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2016 157,647 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 152,047 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2016 152,047 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2014 145,764 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2014 145,764 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 137,891 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2012 132,692 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 124,958 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 116,467 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air-bag warning light on

nearside parking brake efficiency low

Fail 7 Sep 2010 116,467 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 106,496 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 97,991 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 81,067 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 56,665 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 42,726 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 42,636 miles

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

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V86 DME registered?

V86 DME is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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