MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,953 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
auto transmission poor in drive
codensation in nearside headlight
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
both sill panels have plastic covers
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
both sill panels have plastic covers
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 528?
Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V87 PDV is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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.
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What year was V87 PDV registered?
V87 PDV is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 1 September 1999.
Is V87 PDV safe to buy?
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