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W199 GYX

2000 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,308 mi
Last recorded114,308 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW199 GYX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 114,308 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 114,301 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 111,353 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON THE LEGAL LIMIT ON INNER EDGE

Pass 20 Oct 2010 107,122 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 107,039 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

o/s/f tyre worn unevenly

Pass 9 Oct 2009 99,589 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 99,589 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 95,706 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 90,135 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 73,318 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 70,352 miles

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

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

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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W199 GYX is a 2000 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W199 GYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W199 GYX registered?

W199 GYX is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W199 GYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W199 GYX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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