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W132 PPJ

2000 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

110,269 mi
Last recorded110,269 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW132 PPJ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 110,269 miles

front links developing

headlamps deteriorating

offside front rim damaged

oil leak developing

Pass 27 Aug 2020 107,639 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 107,639 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 105,272 miles

oil leak present

oil leakl present

wipers cleaning poorly

Pass 12 Jul 2018 101,391 miles

nearside rear bearing has play and is slighlty noisy

offside front tyre and both rear tyres worn on inner egdes

oil leak present

outer mirror casing rear damaded

outer mirrors deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2017 97,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN INNER EDGE & AGED/CRACKED (4.1.E.1)

OIL LEAK PRESENT

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 93,540 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 90,347 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 90,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 87,275 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 83,501 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 79,626 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 72,642 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 68,193 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 64,514 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 59,103 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 55,323 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 50,639 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 43,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 43,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 40,522 miles

engine top cover fitted.

half engine tray fitted.

Fail 17 Jul 2007 40,522 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine top cover fitted.

half engine tray fitted.

Pass 5 Jul 2006 36,733 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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W132 PPJ is a 2000 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W132 PPJ, 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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W132 PPJ is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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