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V918 RDA

1999 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,052 mi
Last recorded143,052 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV918 RDA
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 143,052 miles

BOTH FRONT ANTIROLL BAR D BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT PLAY.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 137,167 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Slight corrosion to sill

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 24 Mar 2017 137,167 miles

Central Stop lamp not working High Level (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Slight corrosion to sill

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Oil leak Engine ()

Topped up Engine Oil to continue emissions test

Pass 18 Dec 2015 133,966 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement stabalizer arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement stabalizer arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear seats have been removed

slight engine oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 129,303 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 129,303 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 122,799 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 122,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 118,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 113,836 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 109,114 miles

both front tyres worn

Fail 4 Jan 2011 109,114 miles

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

both front tyres worn

Pass 21 Dec 2009 103,178 miles

N/S/F Bump stop perished.

N/S/F Tyre wearing unevenly.

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 95,540 miles

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)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 87,847 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 87,847 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 80,558 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 72,759 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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V918 RDA is a 1999 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V918 RDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V918 RDA registered?

V918 RDA is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 8 December 1999.

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