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W239 KBR

2000 BMW 528

Beige Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

107,200 mi
Last recorded107,200 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW239 KBR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 107,200 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2020 107,168 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

parking brake only just met requirements needs attention

Pass 4 May 2019 100,096 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake only just met requirements 17percent may need adjustment

Pass 2 May 2018 95,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 90,070 miles

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)

parking brake only just met requirements needs adjustment

Pass 26 Apr 2016 85,174 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both ns and of (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 85,172 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (front arms) (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater incorrect colour ns and os (1.4.A.2f)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.4b)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both ns and of (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 79,181 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 72,875 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 67,940 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 67,229 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 66,859 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 66,621 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 65,190 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 61,215 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 56,019 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 53,454 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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W239 KBR is a 2000 BMW 528 in Beige with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 W239 KBR, 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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W239 KBR is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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