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W181 GYW

2000 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,568 mi
Last recorded82,568 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 GYW
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 82,568 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front antiroll bar bush - worn

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 81,987 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 80,481 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2024 80,481 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 79,124 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Control arm dust covers deteriorated.

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 77,448 miles

Offside Front Bumper un-clipped.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak.

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Control arm dust covers deteriorated.

Pass 12 May 2021 76,109 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak.

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 75,701 miles

Offside Front Bumper un-clipped.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer. Both. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2020 75,701 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Bumper un-clipped.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer. Both. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2019 73,734 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 71,098 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear on os (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 71,098 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear on os (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 69,149 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail

Nearside headlamp has water ingress

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front tyre has a nail

engine oil leaks

front and rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 21 Mar 2016 65,547 miles

Front no. plate deteriorated

Rear no. plate deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2015 62,825 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2014 59,959 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2014 59,959 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

wipers smear slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2013 56,742 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

os front bumper and 1/4 shield damaged

rear axle carrier bushes starting to split

Pass 28 Mar 2012 53,995 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 53,995 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 51,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 50,144 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 47,210 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 43,204 miles

o/s/f tyre 3mm+wearing on edges

Pass 29 Mar 2007 38,831 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 38,831 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 5 May 2006 33,646 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2006 33,646 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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W181 GYW is a 2000 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 W181 GYW, 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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W181 GYW is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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