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L8 VFL

2004 BMW 528

Blue Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,502 mi
Last recorded145,502 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 VFL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 145,502 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 116,418 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 101,337 miles

2 child seats fitted in vehicle

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2013 101,337 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

2 child seats fitted in vehicle

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 86,691 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 81,872 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 74,296 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 66,338 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 66,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 52,878 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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L8 VFL is a 2004 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L8 VFL, 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 22 years old, this BMW 528 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L8 VFL registered?

L8 VFL is a 2004 BMW 528, first registered on 20 September 2004.

Is L8 VFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 VFL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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