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W283 GYY

2000 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,893 mi
Last recorded189,893 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW283 GYY
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 189,893 miles

Engine covers fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2016 189,893 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Engine covers fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2015 184,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2015 184,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 180,838 miles

Engine and gearbox oil leaks.

Engine oil level below max.

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Fail 29 Apr 2014 180,838 miles

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

Engine and gearbox oil leaks.

Engine oil level below max.

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Pass 28 May 2013 174,116 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 174,116 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 163,402 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2012 163,402 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 152,617 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 140,164 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 140,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

offside rear anti-roll bar drop link has slight play

Pass 18 May 2009 128,765 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 115,684 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2007 102,385 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 91,384 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2005 76,879 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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W283 GYY is a 2000 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W283 GYY, 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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W283 GYY is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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