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W793 VHJ

2000 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

132,810 mi
Last recorded132,810 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW793 VHJ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 132,810 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 132,348 miles

n/s handbrake has only just met minimum requirements

Pass 22 Sep 2015 131,990 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 131,758 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 130,636 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 128,330 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 128,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside front Steering arm has slight relative movement at its fixings

offside front Steering arm has slight relative movement at its fixings

Pass 13 Oct 2011 127,202 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 124,340 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 119,913 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 110,713 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 105,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 101,021 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 95,316 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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W793 VHJ 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 92.9%.

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 W793 VHJ, 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 W793 VHJ registered?

W793 VHJ is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W793 VHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W793 VHJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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