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W381 JBV

2000 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,953 mi
Last recorded58,953 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW381 JBV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 7 Jun 2011 58,953 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 52,804 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 45,089 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 39,271 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

vehcicle underbody showing signs of corrosion outside prescribed areas, reccommend underseal.

Pass 9 Jun 2007 37,038 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 31,703 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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W381 JBV is a 2000 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W381 JBV, 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 W381 JBV registered?

W381 JBV is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 15 May 2000.

Is W381 JBV safe to buy?

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