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W285 XAR

2000 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

103,137 mi
Last recorded103,137 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW285 XAR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 103,137 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 100,930 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 97,697 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 96,028 miles

undercover fitted ,obscuring inspection

Fail 11 Jan 2023 96,028 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides too low (4.1.2 (c))

undercover fitted ,obscuring inspection

Pass 19 Jan 2022 93,350 miles

mirror glass deterioration , both side

Fail 17 Jan 2022 93,341 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

mirror glass deterioration , both side

Pass 5 Jan 2021 91,456 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside mirror glass deterioration

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 87,555 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 79,856 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 75,773 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 71,225 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 67,174 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 61,539 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 56,570 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 51,285 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 45,186 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 40,353 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 36,170 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 32,720 miles

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

Nearside parking brake slightly lower on effort tha the offside.

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 29,227 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 24,155 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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W285 XAR is a 2000 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W285 XAR, 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 W285 XAR registered?

W285 XAR is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 9 June 2000.

Is W285 XAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W285 XAR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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