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V724 GMO

2000 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,187 mi
Last recorded139,187 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2009
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV724 GMO
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2009 139,187 miles

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

drivers front sill corroded outside area

pasangers sill corroded out no holes

Fail 24 Aug 2009 139,156 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

drivers front sill corroded outside area

pasangers sill corroded out no holes

Pass 1 Jul 2008 129,579 miles

Both front tyres worn close to the limit and nearside front has a nail in it

Both rear tyres worn close to limit

Brake pipes corroded

Can't see brake pipes over tank or rear sub-frame

Corrosion on sills and underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear door doesn't open from the outside

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear number plate faded

Fail 26 Jun 2008 129,527 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Both front tyres worn close to the limit and nearside front has a nail in it

Both rear tyres worn close to limit

Brake pipes corroded

Can't see brake pipes over tank or rear sub-frame

Corrosion on sills and underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear door doesn't open from the outside

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear number plate faded

Pass 21 Jun 2007 117,174 miles

Brake pipes underside starting to corrode

Damage to front bumper

Damage to nearside sill

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight leak of differential oil

Slight play in rack

Pass 29 Jun 2006 104,349 miles

offside rear tyre only has 2mm tread

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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V724 GMO is a 2000 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V724 GMO, 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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What year was V724 GMO registered?

V724 GMO is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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