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V559 SEV

2000 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

126,273 mi
Last recorded126,273 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV559 SEV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2020 126,273 miles

both front suspension coil springs and offside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

both front tyre treads inner edges starting to wear

front antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside rear suspension top rear arm ball joint slight movement

offside rear suspension top rear arm ball joint cover boot starting to crack/ perish

power steering pipes/ hoses slightly damp

rear boot floor, inner rear wheel arches and inner sill panels starting to rust

rear brake pads worn low

rear suspension arms to hubs bushes slight movement

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack and both steering rack gaitors starting to perish

Pass 26 Mar 2019 121,910 miles

both front and offside rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside rear suspension top rear arm ball joint slight movement

offside rear suspension top rear arm ball joint cover boot starting to crack/ perish

power steering pipes/ hoses and reservoir slightly damp

rear boot floor and inner rear arches starting to rust

rear brake pads worn low

rear suspension arms to hubs bushes slight movement

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Mar 2018 118,048 miles

both front and offside rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside rear suspension top rear arm ball joint slight movement

offside rear suspension top rear arm ball joint cover boot starting to crack/ perish

power steering pipes/ hoses and reservoir slightly damp

rear boot floor and inner rear arches starting to rust

rear suspension arms to hubs bushes slight movement

Fail 6 Mar 2018 118,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both front and offside rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front tyre tread worn low on edges

nearside rear suspension top rear arm ball joint slight movement

offside front indicator bulb starting to discolour

offside rear brake hose starting to crack/ perish

offside rear reverse lamp not working

offside rear suspension top rear arm ball joint cover boot starting to crack/ perish

power steering pipes/ hoses and reservoir slightly damp

rear boot floor and inner rear arches starting to rust

rear suspension arms to hubs bushes slight movement

Pass 31 Mar 2017 114,788 miles

both front tyre treads worn low on edges and sidewalls starting to crack/ perish

both rear tyre treads worn to 2mm/ inner edges worn low and sidewalls small cuts

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front antiroll bar link rod cover boot starting to crack/ perish

nearside rear suspension lower arm to hub bushes slight movement

nearside rear suspension top rear arm ball joint slight movement

offside front and offside rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

offside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement and cover boot starting to crack/ perish

offside rear suspension top rear arm ball joint cover boot starting to crack/ perish

power steering pipes slightly damp

rear boot floor and nearside rear inner arch starting to rust

Pass 1 Apr 2016 111,749 miles

both front tyre treads wearing low on edges and sidewalls starting to crack/ perish

both rear tyre treads inner edges starting to wear

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside rear suspension top rear arm ball joint slight play

offside front and offside rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

offside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

offside outer sill panel starting to rust

power steering pipes damp

rear boot floor and nearside rear inner arch starting to rust

Pass 23 Mar 2015 109,837 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 106,028 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 102,004 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 98,017 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 93,862 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 88,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

small cuts round tyre side wall

Pass 2 Apr 2009 83,030 miles

n/s/f tyre cut in side wall

Fail 2 Apr 2009 83,029 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/f tyre cut in side wall

Pass 17 Mar 2008 78,556 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 73,286 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 68,613 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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V559 SEV is a 2000 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 V559 SEV, 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 V559 SEV registered?

V559 SEV is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is V559 SEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V559 SEV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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