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V896 KGC

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,271 mi
Last recorded87,271 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV896 KGC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2014 87,271 miles

both front tyres cracking on edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2013 85,472 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 80,994 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 76,485 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 74,604 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 71,696 miles

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

o/s/f anti rollbar link rubber split

Pass 30 Jul 2008 67,433 miles

chip in windscreen

offside front tyre heavly worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2007 61,998 miles

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

cuts on nearside rear tyre outer wall

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2006 55,294 miles

n/s/r tyre worn down to 2.0 mm on its inner edge †both front tyres worn down to an average of 2.0/2.5 mm on their inner edges †front brake discs starting to wear

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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V896 KGC is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V896 KGC, 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 V896 KGC registered?

V896 KGC is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V896 KGC safe to buy?

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