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W124 TCY

2000 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

158,407 mi
Last recorded158,407 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW124 TCY
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 158,407 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inners (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel tank straps corrision

prop bush ware

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides slightly low but locked on rolling road (3.7.B.6b)

tiny stone chips allover screen

Fail 18 Oct 2017 158,349 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt top (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 158,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2016 149,673 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

engine bay and under body covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2015 138,934 miles

BOTH FRONT BUMP STOPS ARE BREAKING UP

ENGINE COVER FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

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

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

Offside Front cruising light not working

Offside Rear WHEEL ARCH IS CORRODED

Fail 16 Sep 2015 138,483 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

BOTH FRONT BUMP STOPS ARE BREAKING UP

ENGINE COVER FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

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

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

Offside Front cruising light not working

Offside Rear WHEEL ARCH IS CORRODED

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23 % (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 129,336 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT BUMP STOPS ARE BREAKING UP

Fail 15 Sep 2014 129,154 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT BUMP STOPS ARE BREAKING UP

Pass 13 Sep 2013 121,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake disc lipped

Fail 24 Sep 2012 118,933 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO NEARSIDE REAR SEAT - UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL SEAT BELT TEST

NEARSIDE FRONT STRUT BUMP STOP BREAKING UP

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

OFFSIDE FRONT STRUT BUMP STOP BREAKING UP

OIL DIP STICK IS IN COMPLETE

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 118,933 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO NEARSIDE REAR SEAT - UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL SEAT BELT TEST

NEARSIDE FRONT STRUT BUMP STOP BREAKING UP

OFFSIDE FRONT STRUT BUMP STOP BREAKING UP

OIL DIP STICK IS IN COMPLETE

Pass 4 Oct 2011 115,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 115,132 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 109,482 miles

both front tyre sidewalls perrishing

Pass 2 Sep 2009 103,111 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 96,955 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 91,094 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 83,279 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hand brake travel tight(no play )

Fail 29 Sep 2006 83,204 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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W124 TCY is a 2000 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W124 TCY, 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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W124 TCY is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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