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V87 FVJ

1999 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,619 mi
Last recorded162,619 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV87 FVJ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 162,619 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 155,840 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery light on

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

o/s front coil spring rusty

oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2014 155,840 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery light on

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

o/s front coil spring rusty

oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2013 148,673 miles

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

slight corrosion at twin metal brake pipes to flexy hoses

slight play at power rack o/s

slight under body corrosion

stone chip in screen o/s

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 25 Mar 2013 148,673 miles

slight corrosion at twin metal brake pipes to flexy hoses

slight play at power rack o/s

slight under body corrosion

stone chip in screen o/s

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 19 Mar 2012 142,480 miles

play at power rack o/s

slight corrosion at most rear metal brake pipes

slight under body corrosion

surface rust on exhaust

Fail 19 Mar 2012 142,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

play at power rack o/s

slight corrosion at most rear metal brake pipes

slight under body corrosion

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 17 Mar 2011 136,109 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight corrosion at rear brake pipes to flexy brake hoses

two small stone chips at screen n/s and o/s

Fail 17 Mar 2011 136,109 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight corrosion at rear brake pipes to flexy brake hoses

two small stone chips at screen n/s and o/s

Pass 8 Apr 2010 130,052 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 130,052 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 123,789 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 123,789 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

corrosion at most metal brake pipes above axle

o/s rear tyre 3mm

park brake low n/s

slight corrosion at n/s rear metal brake pipe to flexy hose

Pass 25 Mar 2008 116,749 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 110,341 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Apr 2006 103,041 miles

rear brakes slightly uneven

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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V87 FVJ is a 1999 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V87 FVJ, 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 V87 FVJ registered?

V87 FVJ is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V87 FVJ safe to buy?

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