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V926 KGS

1999 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,714 mi
Last recorded149,714 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV926 KGS
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 149,714 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 131,045 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 131,045 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 119,582 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 119,582 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 108,304 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 96,961 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 89,487 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 89,487 miles

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

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)

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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V926 KGS is a 1999 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V926 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V926 KGS registered?

V926 KGS is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V926 KGS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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