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W42 KPJ

2000 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,972 mi
Last recorded91,972 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW42 KPJ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2017 91,972 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both washers inoperative (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre has splits in inner sidewall but no cord showing

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

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

Offside Front tyre has splits in inner sidewall but no cord showing 235/45x17 97y

Pass 5 Oct 2016 89,385 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 89,384 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 89,133 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 86,939 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 82,213 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 82,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 79,068 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 76,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 71,412 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 66,517 miles

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

child seat fitted to offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 27 Mar 2009 58,417 miles

rear propshaft,five retaining nuts missing,one loose.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 52,854 miles

offside & nearside front tyres starting to perish in tread

Pass 10 Apr 2007 47,135 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 38,692 miles

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

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

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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W42 KPJ is a 2000 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W42 KPJ, 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 W42 KPJ registered?

W42 KPJ is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 25 July 2000.

Is W42 KPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W42 KPJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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