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V997 KDU

1999 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,854 mi
Last recorded103,854 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV997 KDU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 103,854 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 901,106 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 85,298 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 85,298 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 79,801 miles

Oil leak

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

both front idler link joint dust cover split within the limit.

n/s/f tyre wall cut/tear on outer wall within the limit.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 73,983 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 73,983 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 68,301 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 58,151 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 51,410 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 May 2006 49,547 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn low approx 2mm

rear brake pads worn low approx 2mm

slight freeplay n/s/r lower bottom ball joint

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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V997 KDU is a 1999 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V997 KDU, 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.

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What year was V997 KDU registered?

V997 KDU is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 17 December 1999.

Is V997 KDU safe to buy?

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