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W239 ECT

2000 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

211,037 mi
Last recorded211,037 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW239 ECT
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 211,037 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2016 210,214 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 208,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 208,119 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 200,482 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 200,482 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 189,011 miles

front antiroll bar links worn

offside headlight damp inside

rear antiroll bar links worn

Fail 23 Sep 2013 189,011 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front antiroll bar links worn

offside headlight damp inside

rear antiroll bar links worn

Pass 26 Nov 2012 179,015 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 179,014 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 163,650 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 May 2011 161,400 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 154,981 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 154,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s front tyre outer edge low tread

Pass 4 Feb 2009 142,967 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 127,466 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 127,466 miles

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)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 5 Mar 2007 111,944 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 111,944 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 101,429 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 101,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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W239 ECT is a 2000 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W239 ECT, 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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What year was W239 ECT registered?

W239 ECT is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 27 April 2000.

Is W239 ECT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W239 ECT shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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