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V451 DYX

2000 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,643 mi
Last recorded98,643 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV451 DYX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 98,643 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 98,643 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 89,590 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 81,559 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 81,556 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 79,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side front tyre cut

Fail 17 Sep 2012 79,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side front tyre cut

Pass 16 Sep 2011 75,486 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 75,484 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres side wall damaged

eml staying on

Pass 27 Sep 2010 70,524 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 65,110 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 61,528 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 58,317 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 58,307 miles

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

near dide rear tyre to be change soon

Pass 27 Jan 2006 47,865 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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V451 DYX is a 2000 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V451 DYX, 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

How do I check the history of V451 DYX?

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What year was V451 DYX registered?

V451 DYX is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V451 DYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V451 DYX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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