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W249 MEU

2000 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

226,202 mi
Last recorded226,202 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW249 MEU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 226,202 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2019 226,202 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2018 223,392 miles

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

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

Inner sills corroded - Rear

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Unable to fully inspect inner sill corrosion due to covers fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2018 223,392 miles

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

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

Inner sills corroded - Rear

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Unable to fully inspect inner sill corrosion due to covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2018 220,801 miles

Offside Rear Outer CV boot slight split

Fail 5 Feb 2018 220,791 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer CV boot slight split

Pass 7 Feb 2017 217,389 miles

Engine oil leak

Front brake - back plates deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 217,389 miles

Engine oil leak

Front brake - back plates deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 213,411 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 8 Feb 2016 213,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Feb 2015 210,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

wipers deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2014 208,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust heatshield loose.

Fail 11 Feb 2014 208,623 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Condensation in o/s headlamp.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust heatshield loose.

Unable to inspect brake fluid level due to covers fitted.

n/s/f tyre perished and worn on outer edge. Advise replacement soon.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 198,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

UNABLE TO TEST BRAKE FLUID DUE TO COVERS FITTED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2012 176,874 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 176,623 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 157,832 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 157,832 miles

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

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

both front metal brake pipes corroded

n/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2010 138,352 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 138,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 118,693 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 118,421 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 Feb 2008 95,504 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 81,611 miles

evidence of fouling on nearside front lower control arm but no fault found at time of test

slight play in nearside rear lower suspension ball joint

small stone chip in front windscreen zone A

Pass 25 Jan 2006 58,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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W249 MEU is a 2000 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W249 MEU, 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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W249 MEU is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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