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V474 FWS

2000 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

199,711 mi
Last recorded199,711 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV474 FWS
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 199,711 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 199,596 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 196,171 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both side rear sills slight corroded

hand brake needs adjustment

offside front steering boot slight worn

Pass 6 Jun 2019 188,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 181,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front wing edge corroded but no sharp edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main metal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

head lamp washers not working

Fail 29 May 2018 181,711 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed at brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front wing edge corroded but no sharp edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main metal (1.1.11 (c))

head lamp washers not working

Pass 9 Jun 2017 176,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 31 May 2017 176,356 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 169,937 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread recommend further attention (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2016 169,911 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread recommend further attention (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2015 163,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2015 163,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2014 155,934 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2013 147,557 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 11 May 2013 147,287 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

high level brake light not working

Pass 25 May 2012 138,799 miles

both front anti roll bar links have slight wear in ball joints

n/s hand brake effort lower

Fail 19 May 2012 138,689 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

both front anti roll bar links have slight wear in ball joints

child seat fitted in n/s rear seat belt

front brake pads appear worn low

n/s hand brake effort lower

Pass 13 May 2011 130,847 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake pipe under o/s front floor appears corroded ,but unable to inspect fully due to under tray

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 May 2010 122,283 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 113,934 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe appears heavily corroded but cannot inspect because of undertray

Fail 23 May 2009 113,775 miles

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

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

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

front to rear metal brake pipe appears heavily corroded but cannot inspect because of undertray

high level brake light not working

Pass 24 May 2008 105,296 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge, o/s rear tyre worn enevenly on inner edge

Fail 17 May 2008 105,090 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on inner edge, o/s rear tyre worn enevenly on inner edge

front and rear brake pads appear worn low

Pass 16 May 2007 94,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2007 94,272 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise brake check on parking brake due to slight stifness.

Pass 20 May 2006 84,706 miles

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)

nearside front and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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V474 FWS is a 2000 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V474 FWS, 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.

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V474 FWS is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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