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V57 ROC

2000 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

204,823 mi
Last recorded204,823 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV57 ROC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 204,823 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front play in steering rack inner arm

Rear bumper damaged

oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2016 204,816 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front play in steering rack inner arm

Rear bumper damaged

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2015 201,202 miles

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

brake wearing indicator in dash

child seat fitted

differential oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2015 201,202 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam bothside (1.7.5a)

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

brake wearing indicator in dash

child seat fitted

differential oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 197,392 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 190,156 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 188,201 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 188,116 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 180,989 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 180,940 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 164,253 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 145,827 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 130,473 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 99,445 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 74,220 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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V57 ROC 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 73.3%.

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 V57 ROC, 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 V57 ROC registered?

V57 ROC is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V57 ROC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V57 ROC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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