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V915 FPF

1999 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

129,715 mi
Last recorded129,715 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV915 FPF
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 129,715 miles

eml on

o/s/r tyre low on edges

o/s/r upper rear arm has slight play

Fail 10 Oct 2019 129,707 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlight image poor (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper rear arm has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

eml on

o/s/r tyre low on edges

o/s/r upper rear arm has slight play

Pass 14 Mar 2018 122,703 miles

oil leak

slight play n/s/r arm

Fail 1 Mar 2018 122,601 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leak

slight play n/s/r arm

Pass 6 Mar 2017 114,617 miles

n/s/r upper arm has slight play

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge 225/55/16

Fail 3 Mar 2017 114,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front washers (8.2.3)

n/s/r upper arm has slight play

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge 225/55/16

Pass 23 Feb 2016 113,800 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre badly worn on outer tread

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 16 Feb 2016 113,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s/f tyre badly worn on outer tread

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 5 Jan 2015 102,435 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 102,422 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre low on limit

Pass 21 Dec 2013 95,380 miles

near side rear tyre wearing low

off side front tyre low on edge

slight play near side rear anti roll bar link

Fail 20 Dec 2013 95,374 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

near side rear tyre wearing low

off side front tyre low on edge

slight play near side rear anti roll bar link

Pass 4 Dec 2012 83,165 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 83,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 73,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs worn

n/s headlight on min level

traction control light on

Fail 2 Dec 2011 73,818 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs worn

n/s headlight on min level

traction control light on

Pass 30 Nov 2010 67,383 miles

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

rear registration plate discoloured

tested wet

Pass 25 Nov 2009 60,883 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 11 Dec 2008 52,069 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 52,069 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 30 Nov 2007 46,941 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front tyre worn low on both edges

Pass 30 Nov 2007 46,941 miles

offside front tyre worn low on both edges

Pass 13 Dec 2006 39,084 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 39,084 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 32,088 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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V915 FPF is a 1999 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V915 FPF, 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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V915 FPF is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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