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W242 VCD

2000 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,009 mi
Last recorded119,009 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 VCD
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 119,009 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 118,976 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 116,671 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 112,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 110,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 110,838 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 109,538 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear sill corroded next to jacking point

Pass 1 Dec 2020 105,668 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 98,524 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 98,524 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 93,309 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 86,016 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 84,351 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 82,590 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have cracking in tread patterns

Pass 9 Jun 2014 80,594 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 76,682 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 74,834 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 74,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 72,465 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 70,168 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 67,993 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 66,322 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 64,667 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 57,978 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 57,976 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

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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W242 VCD is a 2000 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W242 VCD, 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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W242 VCD is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W242 VCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W242 VCD shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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