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W2 GSD

2000 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,444 mi
Last recorded93,444 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW2 GSD
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 93,444 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 90,339 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 88,463 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 88,463 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 86,841 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 85,288 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 81,449 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 76,793 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 76,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2018 73,222 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 71,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 68,808 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 68,808 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 66,070 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 58,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf fog lamp lens missing.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 49,545 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 40,613 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 40,569 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2011 30,830 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 23,562 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 22,691 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 21,920 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 20,959 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 18,263 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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W2 GSD is a 2000 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W2 GSD, 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 W2 GSD registered?

W2 GSD is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 1 May 2000.

Is W2 GSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W2 GSD shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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