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V957 JOO

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,671 mi
Last recorded95,671 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV957 JOO
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 95,671 miles

EML light on

slight movement osf anti-roll bar link

Fail 15 Jun 2016 95,225 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

EML light on

slight movement osf anti-roll bar link

Pass 29 Jun 2015 78,352 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 76,129 miles

engine light on

Fail 14 Jul 2014 76,129 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

engine light on

Pass 10 Jul 2013 73,611 miles

engine light on

Pass 12 Jul 2012 71,546 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 69,529 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 68,428 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 64,639 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 62,159 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 59,576 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 57,042 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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V957 JOO 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 84.6%.

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 V957 JOO, 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 V957 JOO registered?

V957 JOO is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 15 October 1999.

Is V957 JOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V957 JOO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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