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W215 ULT

2000 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

62,487 mi
Last recorded62,487 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW215 ULT
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 62,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 62,487 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 53,035 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 52,258 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2022 51,894 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 May 2021 51,713 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2020 51,451 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s deteriorate (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 50,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2018 50,536 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2018 50,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 50,086 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 49,478 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 47,551 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 47,551 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 45,948 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 45,948 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 43,975 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 43,975 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 41,925 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 40,615 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 40,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 38,387 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 38,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 35,447 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 35,447 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 31,702 miles

water ingress to offside headlamp

Pass 12 Mar 2007 28,215 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 28,215 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 24,259 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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W215 ULT is a 2000 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 W215 ULT, 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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W215 ULT is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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The MOT history for W215 ULT shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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