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W192 BKN

2000 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

225,064 mi
Last recorded225,064 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW192 BKN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2018 225,064 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both rear upper-front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all non failed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 196,955 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 190,888 miles

rear hi level stop light inop

Fail 1 Jun 2016 190,888 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear hi level stop light inop

Pass 20 Feb 2015 176,640 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 176,638 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 160,254 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 160,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 139,433 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 139,433 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 131,486 miles

centre stop light not working unable to confirm connection,

Fail 29 Jun 2011 131,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre stop light not working unable to confirm connection,

Pass 10 May 2010 122,648 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 122,648 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 116,034 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 108,589 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 108,589 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 97,594 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 91,334 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 91,334 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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W192 BKN is a 2000 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 W192 BKN, 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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W192 BKN is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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