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V885 KEG

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,273 mi
Last recorded156,273 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV885 KEG
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 156,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 152,825 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 152,771 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 147,364 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 143,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 137,418 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 137,397 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 131,349 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise brake pipes

Fail 16 Sep 2014 131,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise brake pipes

Pass 25 Sep 2013 125,069 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 119,131 miles

advise front tyres devoid on inner edge

advise no plates

Fail 25 Sep 2012 119,131 miles

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

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

advise front tyres devoid on inner edge

advise no plates

Pass 3 Oct 2011 113,735 miles

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

advise rear no plate

Fail 3 Oct 2011 113,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

advise rear no plate

Pass 17 Sep 2010 106,666 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 100,647 miles

advise centre rear seat belt

advise n/s brake sensor broke

advise n/s/f - o/s/f drop link rubbers split

advise no plates

Pass 22 Sep 2008 93,268 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 88,260 miles

advise n/s/f wear indicator broken.

advise o/s hand brake still lower but better

advise o/s/f drop link rubber split.

advise o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2007 88,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

advise n/s/f wear indicator broken.

advise o/s/f drop link rubber split.

advise o/s/r hand brake lower efort (ajustment?)

advise o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2006 79,525 miles

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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V885 KEG is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V885 KEG, 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 V885 KEG registered?

V885 KEG is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 29 November 1999.

Is V885 KEG safe to buy?

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