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199,711 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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
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
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)
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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread recommend further attention (6.3.1d)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
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
both front anti roll bar links have slight wear in ball joints
n/s hand brake effort lower
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
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
front to rear metal brake pipe appears heavily corroded but cannot inspect because of undertray
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
both front tyres worn on inner edge, o/s rear tyre worn enevenly on inner edge
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
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)
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.
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?
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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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