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W219 OGU

2000 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,363 mi
Last recorded133,363 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW219 OGU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2013 133,363 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

N/s/r outer sidelight in/op.

Both headlamps have bad water ingress but this does not affect the beam pattern majorly.

Both number plates water damaged quite badly.

Handbrake only just met required standards.

O/s/f tyre worn to 2.5mm.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 123,225 miles

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)

airbag light on

tyre size 225/55/16w

Fail 22 Aug 2012 123,225 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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)

airbag light on

tyre size 225/55/16w

Pass 3 Jun 2011 115,750 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 115,750 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2010 110,370 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 105,973 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 105,973 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 102,106 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 98,037 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 94,163 miles

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

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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W219 OGU is a 2000 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W219 OGU, 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 W219 OGU registered?

W219 OGU is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W219 OGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W219 OGU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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