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W292 HFC

2000 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

128,949 mi
Last recorded128,949 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW292 HFC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 128,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 128,887 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 128,071 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 126,791 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 126,723 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 125,113 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 125,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 123,104 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 119,823 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 119,823 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 116,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s & 0/s rear tyres advance wear

Pass 14 Mar 2013 113,962 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 113,962 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 109,683 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 104,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pad warning light on

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2010 99,882 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 95,633 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 87,306 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 77,730 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 66,859 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 66,859 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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W292 HFC is a 2000 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W292 HFC, 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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What year was W292 HFC registered?

W292 HFC is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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