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V872 PDV

1999 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,485 mi
Last recorded157,485 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV872 PDV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2011 157,485 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 155,944 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 150,830 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 150,820 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 149,341 miles

Engine has oil leak.

General play within front suspension on both nearside and offside.

Play within steering rack.

deterioration in rear subframe mounts

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm LIMIT NOW.

Fail 19 Dec 2008 149,340 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Engine has oil leak.

General play within front suspension on both nearside and offside.

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

Play within steering rack.

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm LIMIT NOW.

Pass 5 Oct 2007 142,933 miles

condensation in n/s headlight lens cover

deterioration in rear subframe mounts

nail in outer section of n/s/f tyre ---- punctured

wear in rear anti-roll bar drop links

Pass 9 Oct 2006 128,538 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads worn close to sensor

nail in n/s/r tyre -punctured

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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V872 PDV is a 1999 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V872 PDV, 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 V872 PDV registered?

V872 PDV is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V872 PDV safe to buy?

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