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V793 FAW

2000 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

105,017 mi
Last recorded105,017 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV793 FAW
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 105,017 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 99,405 miles

Nearside Rear drop link slight play

Fail 10 Dec 2024 99,405 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear drop link slight play

Pass 16 Nov 2023 92,832 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 87,749 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 84,516 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 82,053 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2019 79,514 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 77,286 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 77,033 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 76,631 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 74,551 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 71,919 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 68,512 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 65,755 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 61,120 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 57,660 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre perished and split

offside front tyre perished and split

Pass 19 Mar 2009 55,415 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 55,415 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 52,362 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 48,288 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 44,734 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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V793 FAW is a 2000 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V793 FAW, 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 V793 FAW registered?

V793 FAW is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 25 January 2000.

Is V793 FAW safe to buy?

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