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V955 HRO

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

177,023 mi
Last recorded177,023 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV955 HRO
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 177,023 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both front & both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2020 173,338 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

pad warning light on

Fail 25 Jun 2020 173,335 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

pad warning light on

Pass 9 Nov 2018 164,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear bottom sill area corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 154,967 miles

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

slight twist n/s/r brake hose

Fail 1 Nov 2017 154,967 miles

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

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

slight twist n/s/r brake hose

Pass 11 Nov 2016 149,127 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 149,127 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 140,722 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 140,573 miles

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

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 132,525 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 132,501 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 125,656 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 118,434 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 111,225 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 103,968 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 103,968 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 97,475 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 91,180 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 90,147 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 2 Oct 2007 83,963 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 74,837 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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V955 HRO is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 V955 HRO, 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 V955 HRO registered?

V955 HRO is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 12 November 1999.

Is V955 HRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V955 HRO shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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