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W428 UVP

2000 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

236,078 mi
Last recorded236,078 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW428 UVP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 236,078 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 234,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 234,097 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 229,778 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 229,777 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 216,918 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 216,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 216,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Front jacking point areas bad due to corrosion recommend repair

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material generally bad due to corrosion recommend replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 211,491 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT OUTPUT POOR

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 211,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BOTH HEADLIGHT OUTPUT POOR

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY BAD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 207,289 miles

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

brake warning light on o/s/r warning wire broken .limed inspection of pads

Fail 21 Jan 2020 207,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

brake warning light on o/s/r warning wire broken .limed inspection of pads

Pass 31 Oct 2018 200,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bad & uneven inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2017 182,746 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 174,182 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 171,027 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 168,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f fog lamp lens damaged

oil leaking onto exhaust

Fail 22 Feb 2014 168,599 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f fog lamp lens damaged

oil leaking onto exhaust

Pass 16 Feb 2013 165,607 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front propshaft coupling slightly deteriorated

headlamp lenses slightly tarnished

tow bar socket damaged

Fail 16 Feb 2013 165,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front propshaft coupling slightly deteriorated

headlamp lenses slightly tarnished

tow bar socket damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2012 161,892 miles

7 pin trailer socket damaged

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

n/s/f fog lamp glass broken

o/s parking brake effort poor

o/s reverse light not working

oil leaking onto downpipe

rear registration plate condition poor

Fail 18 Jan 2012 161,883 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f fog lamp glass broken

o/s reverse light not working

oil leaking onto downpipe

rear registration plate condition poor

speedometer needle not working

tow bar socket casing damaged

traction control warning lamp on

Pass 4 Feb 2011 158,848 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 158,552 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Oil leak noted from engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in nearside and offside steering rack arms

nearside and offside headlamps have condensation build up behind lense

Pass 21 Jan 2010 149,845 miles

both front headlight glass misted

oil leak

slight power steering leak

Pass 26 Jan 2009 139,554 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 139,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 131,962 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 131,933 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 120,888 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 120,888 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 17 Mar 2006 110,238 miles

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

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)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf tyre worn on edges

rear tyres have cuts to the treads

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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W428 UVP is a 2000 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 W428 UVP, 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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W428 UVP is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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