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V290 EPK

2000 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,601 mi
Last recorded110,601 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV290 EPK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 110,601 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside washer jet is not working

offside headlight is condensated

Pass 13 Jun 2011 109,529 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 108,036 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 102,869 miles

N/S front wheel rim distorted

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 102,773 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Plastic cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Plastic covering underside of vehicle at front.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 99,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 94,635 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 90,038 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 90,038 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

heat shield vibration offside front of engine.

offside fron tyre low tread outer edge.nearside front tyre low tread inner edge.

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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V290 EPK is a 2000 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2000 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 113,396 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 V290 EPK, 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 26 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 V290 EPK registered?

V290 EPK is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V290 EPK safe to buy?

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