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V988 MGC

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,063 mi
Last recorded112,063 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV988 MGC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2012 112,063 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 112,063 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 104,296 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both nearside and offside headlamps misted up with water not efecting beam imadge

Pass 15 Jul 2011 104,296 miles

both nearside and offside headlamps misted up with water not efecting beam imadge

Pass 29 Jul 2010 96,430 miles

Centre brake light not working due to bulb holder faulty

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

Rear tyres getting low in centre

Pass 31 Jul 2009 87,696 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 87,689 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 81,350 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 71,053 miles

Both rear tyres low tread in center of tyre

Nearside handbrake low reading

Fail 2 Oct 2007 71,053 miles

Both rear tyres low tread in center of tyre

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

Nearside handbrake low reading

Pass 2 Sep 2006 63,478 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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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V988 MGC is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 V988 MGC, 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

How do I check the history of V988 MGC?

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What year was V988 MGC registered?

V988 MGC is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 13 December 1999.

Is V988 MGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V988 MGC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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