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W457 OGX

2000 BMW 528

Black Other 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,265 mi
Last recorded142,265 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW457 OGX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 142,265 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 142,202 miles

advise both outer washer jets inop

advise condition of nearside front wing mirror unit

advise offside rear tyre worn to inner edge

oil leakes to under side of engine

Fail 11 Mar 2014 142,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

advise both outer washer jets inop

advise condition of nearside front wing mirror unit

advise offside rear tyre worn to inner edge

oil leakes to under side of engine

Pass 30 Mar 2013 134,651 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 134,161 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2012 120,922 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2012 120,737 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2010 110,772 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 110,714 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 103,090 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 103,075 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 95,516 miles

nearside rear handbrake effort low

Pass 26 Jun 2007 86,191 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 78,522 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 69,268 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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W457 OGX is a 2000 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W457 OGX, 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 W457 OGX registered?

W457 OGX is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 27 June 2000.

Is W457 OGX safe to buy?

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