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V902 FDC

1999 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,433 mi
Last recorded162,433 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV902 FDC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 162,433 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside washer not sufficient but the otherside is enough to clear the screen and give a clear view of the road

Pass 2 Sep 2013 158,368 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 145,241 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 145,241 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 135,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 126,771 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 126,723 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 113,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 100,021 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 87,074 miles

CREAKING NOISE FROM FRONT BRAKES WHEN BRAKES APLIED;NOT AFFECTING BRAKE PERFORMANCE,SLIGHT CORROSION TO METAL BRAKE PIPES VARIOUS,

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 81,390 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 81,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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V902 FDC is a 1999 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V902 FDC, 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 V902 FDC registered?

V902 FDC is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V902 FDC safe to buy?

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