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W179 ACK

2000 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,694 mi
Last recorded161,694 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 ACK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 161,694 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 157,711 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 151,809 miles

age cracking to suspension rubbers

exhaust rusting

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight movement in lower arm bushes

Fail 2 Mar 2010 151,809 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

age cracking to suspension rubbers

exhaust rusting

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight movement in lower arm bushes

Pass 23 Mar 2009 141,199 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 137,115 miles

both front tyres worn low on outer edges

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner and outer edges

Pass 7 Mar 2007 126,143 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 126,143 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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W179 ACK is a 2000 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W179 ACK, 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 W179 ACK registered?

W179 ACK is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 14 March 2000.

Is W179 ACK safe to buy?

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