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W178 TNK

2000 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

179,038 mi
Last recorded179,038 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 TNK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 179,038 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 179,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

centre stop lamp not working

front brake discs lipped

Fail 26 May 2010 167,086 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 May 2010 167,086 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 151,868 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 151,868 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 138,099 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 138,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

centre stop lamp inoperative

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 3 Nov 2006 112,508 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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W178 TNK is a 2000 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W178 TNK, 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 W178 TNK registered?

W178 TNK is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 23 June 2000.

Is W178 TNK safe to buy?

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