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W239 MCF

2000 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,484 mi
Last recorded121,484 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW239 MCF
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 121,484 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 115,848 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 111,492 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 104,732 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 99,335 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 98,095 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 98,091 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)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 95,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2014 93,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2013 90,783 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 87,637 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

cracking to offside front tyre tread

Pass 7 Apr 2011 83,064 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 79,904 miles

Front wipers smearing.

Fail 25 Mar 2010 79,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front wipers smearing.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 76,859 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 75,178 miles

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

condensation in o/s headlight

Pass 13 Apr 2007 73,009 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 71,035 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 MCF is a 2000 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 MCF, 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 W239 MCF registered?

W239 MCF is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is W239 MCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W239 MCF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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