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X718 VFS

2000 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,348 mi
Last recorded148,348 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX718 VFS
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 148,348 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 148,296 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 125,734 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 122,797 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 115,001 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 105,690 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 105,690 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 94,643 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 87,620 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 76,361 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 66,855 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 62,730 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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X718 VFS is a 2000 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X718 VFS, 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 X718 VFS registered?

X718 VFS is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X718 VFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X718 VFS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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