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185,055 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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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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