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W166 JPJ

2000 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,854 mi
Last recorded139,854 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 JPJ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 139,854 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 137,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 137,140 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under the vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle

Pass 21 Nov 2019 133,190 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 128,745 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 103,984 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 119,197 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 113,920 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 107,093 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 101,104 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 101,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2012 96,462 miles

o/s front tyre small split.

Pass 26 Nov 2011 91,985 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 81,840 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 71,072 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 62,051 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all brake discs slightly scored

water ingress into offside front headlamp

Pass 20 Mar 2008 61,797 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 61,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Both rear indicator bulbs beginning to discolour.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 51,906 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 51,904 miles

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

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

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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W166 JPJ is a 2000 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W166 JPJ, 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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W166 JPJ is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 6 June 2000.

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