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V496 ERX

2000 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,586 mi
Last recorded136,586 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV496 ERX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2020 136,586 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn and split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

coolant bottle is leaking

Pass 29 Aug 2018 128,500 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 128,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 124,399 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 124,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 121,281 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 121,279 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 113,447 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 113,447 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 103,905 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 96,357 miles

Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 86,447 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 76,999 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 73,210 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 66,201 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 59,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 53,815 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 47,967 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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V496 ERX is a 2000 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V496 ERX, 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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V496 ERX is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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