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W491 TKL

2000 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,000 mi
Last recorded152,000 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW491 TKL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 152,000 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 151,236 miles

Centre Front/Rear oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2015 151,000 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 149,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 148,658 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 148,631 miles

Nearside 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 137,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 134,605 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 10 Jun 2010 127,598 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 118,283 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 111,626 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 104,902 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 99,649 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 99,645 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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W491 TKL is a 2000 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 W491 TKL, 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 W491 TKL registered?

W491 TKL is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 19 June 2000.

Is W491 TKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W491 TKL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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