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V981 FSB

1999 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2010
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,697 mi
Last recorded109,697 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV981 FSB
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2009 109,697 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 109,672 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 107,040 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 99,265 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 171,491 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 167,629 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 153,030 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 152,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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V981 FSB is a 1999 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V981 FSB, 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 V981 FSB registered?

V981 FSB is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V981 FSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V981 FSB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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