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V902 GAK

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

208,771 mi
Last recorded208,771 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV902 GAK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 208,771 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil leak

front brake discs worn

nsf upper brake pipe corroded

osf upper brake pipe corroded

osr inner and outer sill joint corroded

Fail 31 Dec 2010 208,745 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light on during test

engine oil leak

front brake discs worn

front brake imbalance 22%

nsf upper brake pipe corroded

osf upper brake pipe corroded

osr inner and outer sill joint corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2009 191,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 190,756 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 177,373 miles

both rear tyres worn in places on inner edge,getting close to limit.

front number plate cracked/damaged

o/s/f drop-link top dust cover split.

Pass 20 Apr 2006 175,085 miles

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edge.

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 GAK is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GAK, 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 GAK registered?

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

Is V902 GAK safe to buy?

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