MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,969 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake hose slightly deteriorated osf/nsf (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak ()
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated os/ns (2.2.D.2d)
os repeater faded
slight movement nsr lower hub bush
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated osf/nsf (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak ()
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated os/ns (2.2.D.2d)
os repeater faded
slight movement nsr lower hub bush
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear lower hub bush has slight play
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated os/ns (2.2.D.2d)
Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint slight play in both rear tie bars (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear lower hub bush has slight play
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated os/ns (2.2.D.2d)
Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint slight play in both rear tie bars (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
o/s/r brake pipe poorly routed
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear tyres uneven wear inner edges.
some wear n/s front roll bar link rod.
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear tyres uneven wear inner edges.
some wear n/s front roll bar link rod.
How Reliable is the BMW 528?
Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W438 ABD is a 2000 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 W438 ABD, 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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W438 ABD is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 27 April 2000.
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