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V844 XAG

2000 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

224,598 mi
Last recorded224,598 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV844 XAG
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 224,598 miles

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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

gearbox exhaust clamp corroded but exhaust secure

Pass 21 Mar 2016 216,474 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in osr antiroll bar linkage

wipers poor

Fail 17 Mar 2016 216,473 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in osr antiroll bar linkage

wipers poor

Pass 19 Mar 2015 205,503 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 205,503 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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V844 XAG is a 2000 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V844 XAG, 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 V844 XAG registered?

V844 XAG is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 28 February 2000.

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