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W228 VJX

2000 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

194,051 mi
Last recorded194,051 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 VJX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 194,051 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 188,267 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 184,258 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 184,256 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within 30cm of sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 182,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 175,567 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 169,209 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 166,906 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 166,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 163,068 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 161,503 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 157,457 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 146,540 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 144,191 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 134,752 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 133,821 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 129,714 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 121,206 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 115,113 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2006 107,073 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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W228 VJX is a 2000 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W228 VJX, 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 W228 VJX registered?

W228 VJX is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 18 April 2000.

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