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W447 JEH

2000 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

185,055 mi
Last recorded185,055 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW447 JEH
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 185,055 miles

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

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

Rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

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

Fail 3 May 2017 185,055 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 184,300 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

front brake discs worn and inner brake pads seem low/rear brake discs wearing

nsf tyre worn close to wear indicators/inner edge bald and side wall damaged recommend replacement

oil leaks/fluid on power steering hoses and rack recommend attention

osf tyre wearing on edges

osr shock absorber damp recommend attention

osr wheel arch corroding/osr sill drop plate corroding

play in front anti roll bar mount bushes/play in nsf and osf lower suspension arms forward bushes

play in osr anti roll bar link ball joint just acceptable RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

play in osr most upper ball joint JUST ACCEPTABLE RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Pass 15 Feb 2016 175,895 miles

Both front lower suspension arm forward bushes soft

Both rear brake hose perishing --Just acceptable--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Both sill lips damaged

Both wheel rims distorted

N/S/F & N/S/R tyres have side wall damage

N/S/R lower suspension bushes soft --RECOMMEND ATTENTION

O/S/F inner wheel arch trim damaged

O/S/R shock absorber damp

Power steering feed pipes damp

Rear brake discs worn & corroded

O/S/F shock absorber damp--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Fail 15 Feb 2016 175,895 miles

Both front lower suspension arm forward bushes soft

Both rear brake hose perishing --Just acceptable--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Both sill lips damaged

Both wheel rims distorted

N/S/F & N/S/R tyres have side wall damage

N/S/R lower suspension bushes soft --RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F inner wheel arch trim damaged

O/S/R shock absorber damp

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering feed pipes damp

Rear brake discs worn & corroded

O/S/F shock absorber damp--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Fail 28 Jan 2016 175,650 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front lower suspension arm forward bushes soft

Both headlamps badly effected by condensation -- beam pattern poor - recommend Attention

Both sill lips are damaged

Nsf & Nsr Tyres have sidewall damage

Nsf and Nsr Wheel rims distorted

Nsr lower suspension arm bushes worn with play just acceptable - RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Os Headlamp reflector slightly loose - RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Osf & Osr Shock Absorbers damp - RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Play in steering

Power steering feed pipes damp

Power steering feed pipes to rack corroding

Rear Brake Discs wearing - recommend attention

Both Rear brake hoses perishing - RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Pass 7 Jan 2015 169,647 miles

Both Rear Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

Both rear Brake Hoses Perishing --RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake Discs Worn--Pads Getting Low

O/S Headlamp Aim Only Just Acceptable ( On Lower Setting ) --RECOMMEND ATTENTION

O/S/F Seatbelt Slow To Retract

Oil Leaks

Plastic Trims Covering Sills--Limited View

Power Steering Feed Pipes Damp

Rear Brake Discs Worn

Rear Silencer Heat Shield Loose--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Side Repeaters Pale

Slight Distortion N/S/F & N/S/R Wheel Rims

Slight Play In Steering Rack

Stone Chip In Windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2015 169,637 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both Rear Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

Both rear Brake Hoses Perishing --RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake Discs Worn--Pads Getting Low

O/S Headlamp Aim Only Just Acceptable ( On Lower Setting ) --RECOMMEND ATTENTION

O/S/F Seatbelt Slow To Retract

Oil Leaks

Plastic Trims Covering Sills--Limited View

Power Steering Feed Pipes Damp

Rear Brake Discs Worn

Rear Silencer Heat Shield Loose--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Side Repeaters Pale

Slight Distortion N/S/F & N/S/R Wheel Rims

Slight Play In Steering Rack

Stone Chip In Windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2013 163,755 miles

Both wing repeaters pale

Condensation In O/S Headlamp--Beam Patten Very Poor--RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Engine covers fitted

Front & Rear Brake Discs Worn

N/S Headlamp Aim Only Just Acceptable--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Nsr wheel rim distorted

Oil leaks

Slight play in steering rack

Wipers Smearing

Nsf tyre wearing on edges, badly perished, RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Fail 25 Nov 2013 163,696 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both wing repeaters pale

Condensation In O/S Headlamp--Beam Patten Very Poor--RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Engine covers fitted

Front & Rear Brake Discs Worn

N/S Headlamp Aim Only Just Acceptable--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Nsr wheel rim distorted

Oil leaks

Slight play in steering rack

Wipers Smearing

Nsf tyre wearing on edges, badly perished, RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Pass 22 Nov 2012 156,211 miles

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

condensation in headlamps

lower efficiency o/s handbrake

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear tyres bald on inner edge - main tread tread pattern OK

slight oil leaks

Fail 21 Nov 2012 156,195 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

condensation in headlamps

lower efficiency o/s handbrake

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear tyres bald on inner edge - main tread tread pattern OK

slight oil leaks

Pass 15 Aug 2011 147,106 miles

Both Rear Lower Sill Lips Corroding (By Jacking Points)

Both Rear Sills Corroding Under Plastic Covers

Front To Rear -Fuel Pipes Corroding At Rear

N/S/F Anti-Roll Bar Link Gaitor Split

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil Leaks

Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn--Pads Getting Low

Sidewall Damage N/S/F Tyre

Slight Play Steering Rack

Upper Engine & Under Body Covers Fitted--Limited View

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear - just acceptable

Fail 3 Aug 2011 146,879 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Both Rear Lower Sill Lips Corroding (By Jacking Points)

Both Rear Sills Corroding Under Plastic Covers

Front To Rear -Fuel Pipes Corroding At Rear

N/S/F Anti-Roll Bar Link Gaitor Split

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil Leaks

Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn--Pads Getting Low

Sidewall Damage N/S/F Tyre

Slight Play Steering Rack

Upper Engine & Under Body Covers Fitted--Limited View

Pass 4 Aug 2010 138,201 miles

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

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

engine undertrays fitted

exhaust heat shield loose

n/s/f anti roll bar link gaiter split

plastic trim covering outer sills

Fail 2 Aug 2010 138,192 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front to rear brake pipe corroding

lower engine/under body covers fitted/damaged

nsf antiroll bar link gaitor split

osf side light dim

plastic trims on outer sills unable to check fully

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 5 Feb 2009 129,019 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 120,309 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 111,322 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 106,757 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 105,492 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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W447 JEH is a 2000 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W447 JEH, 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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W447 JEH is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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