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W265 VCY

2000 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,444 mi
Last recorded104,444 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW265 VCY
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 104,444 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 103,476 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 101,796 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 10,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 10,073 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 95,304 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 91,503 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 86,563 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 81,831 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 77,458 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 72,863 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 66,536 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Sep 2007 66,536 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Jun 2006 56,498 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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W265 VCY is a 2000 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 W265 VCY, 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 W265 VCY registered?

W265 VCY is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W265 VCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W265 VCY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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