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V98 KNP

2000 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,679 mi
Last recorded173,679 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV98 KNP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 173,679 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 173,666 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 162,185 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 May 2016 161,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2015 149,214 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 138,013 miles

Advise rear brake discs corroaded

Fail 2 Jun 2014 138,013 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Advise brake pad warning light on

Advise rear brake discs corroaded

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 126,898 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Fail 30 May 2013 126,737 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 30 May 2012 115,427 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 106,469 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise front wiper blades

advise o/s/f beam image deteriorated

Fail 9 Jun 2011 106,469 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise front wiper blades

advise o/s/f beam image deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2010 95,576 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 84,503 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 61,969 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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V98 KNP is a 2000 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V98 KNP, 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 V98 KNP registered?

V98 KNP is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 18 January 2000.

Is V98 KNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V98 KNP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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