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V915 KGS

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,646 mi
Last recorded143,646 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV915 KGS
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 143,646 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

auxilary drivebelt perished

front brake discs corroded

front tyres perished in tread and worn on inner edges

rear tyres low and perished in tread

Pass 18 Mar 2014 139,448 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 131,489 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 128,893 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 128,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2011 127,481 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 116,993 miles

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

can not see front pads properly /

Fail 8 Apr 2010 116,993 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

can not see front pads properly /

Pass 28 Aug 2008 102,700 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 90,838 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 78,394 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 66,123 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 66,123 miles

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

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 KGS is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V915 KGS, 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 V915 KGS registered?

V915 KGS is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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