2000 BMW 528 2.8L Petrol · W461 BFV
2000 BMW 528 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2000. Recorded mileage 98,246 miles. MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 528
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,246 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
W461 BFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 98,246 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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W461 BFV Mileage History
- 18/10/202280,797 mi
- 26/09/202386,094 mi+5,297 mi
- 29/09/202386,094 mi
- 28/10/202492,680 mi+6,586 mi
- 24/10/202598,246 mi+5,566 mi
Average of roughly 5,785 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W461 BFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 BMW 528 (W461 BFV) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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