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V891 FHN

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

136,000 mi
Last recorded136,000 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV891 FHN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 136,000 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 136,000 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 127,489 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 119,694 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 110,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 110,452 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 99,708 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2015 99,708 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 95,366 miles

nearside park brake 50% lower reading than offside

Pass 11 Apr 2013 92,618 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f brake caliper has one incorrect bolt secureing it ,ie wheel bolt

Pass 10 Apr 2012 89,325 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers under vehicle

offside rear a b s pickup case broken

offside washers poor

Pass 18 Apr 2011 86,372 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 80,349 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake pad sensor wire insecure.

Pass 1 May 2009 74,004 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 66,067 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 59,548 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 49,095 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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V891 FHN is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V891 FHN, 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 V891 FHN registered?

V891 FHN is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 23 November 1999.

Is V891 FHN safe to buy?

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