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W417 SLC

2000 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,879 mi
Last recorded157,879 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW417 SLC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 157,879 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 148,468 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 140,224 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 140,224 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 128,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 115,539 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 104,807 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 104,798 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 100,584 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 May 2019 100,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 97,772 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 95,732 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 92,079 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 91,707 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 90,914 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 84,554 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 84,554 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 79,201 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 79,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 74,416 miles

rear sumframe bushes have some movement in them

Pass 8 Apr 2010 66,435 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 63,375 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 58,283 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 52,389 miles

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

off side hand brake weak

Pass 10 Apr 2006 46,515 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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W417 SLC 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 80%.

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 W417 SLC, 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 W417 SLC registered?

W417 SLC is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 8 May 2000.

Is W417 SLC safe to buy?

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