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W497 PRL

2000 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

150,175 mi
Last recorded150,175 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW497 PRL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 150,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front TCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 150,174 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front TCA chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front TCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 148,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 141,494 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 140,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 140,859 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both front headlamps poor image no pattern........... (4.1.4 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Stop-lamp inop.......... (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear lower suspension arm to hub bushes badly worn......... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag Lamp showing fault on dash......... (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 137,389 miles

Adv nearside front headlamp getting poor beam image/light output.......

Fail 29 Jul 2020 137,385 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside rear section sill holed and corroded........ (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both offside rear metal brake pipes corroded and poor condition......... (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working Fog lamp inop...... (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Rear stop lamp inop (center)..... (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake pads worn very low........ (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Adv nearside front headlamp getting poor beam image/light output.......

Pass 12 Aug 2019 132,407 miles

Nearside Rear Adv nearside rear tyre getting worn.......

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Adv rear brake pads wearing low........ (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 132,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Worn and knocking...... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Offside rear passengers door unable to be opened from inside or outside door handles........ (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Parking brake low effort ...... (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Adv nearside rear tyre getting worn.......

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Adv rear brake pads wearing low........ (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 125,779 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 125,779 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working Lamp inop showing fault on dash......... (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both front lamps poor light output...... (4.1.4 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jets blocked..... (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel Low effort parking brake...... (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in crown........ ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low to limits....... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 118,349 miles

Front Adv both front headlamps getting poor condition and light out- put......

Front Adv both front shock absorbers weak......

Front Adv both front tyres getting worn low to limits....../worn on outer edges.....

Fail 21 Jul 2017 118,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working inop (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Adv both front headlamps getting poor condition and light out- put......

Front Adv both front shock absorbers weak......

Front Adv both front tyres getting worn low to limits....../worn on outer edges.....

Pass 12 Aug 2016 112,469 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 112,467 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 102,775 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 102,774 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

adv both rear tubless valves getting perrished and poor condition.........

Pass 16 Jul 2014 95,297 miles

adv both front headlamps getting poor .......

Fail 16 Jul 2014 95,297 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

adv both front headlamps getting poor .......

Pass 22 Jul 2013 87,374 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

advise drivers exterior mirror body cover is missing

Fail 18 Jul 2013 87,368 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper 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 Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise drivers exterior mirror body cover is missing

Pass 24 Jul 2012 78,363 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 71,281 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 65,296 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 65,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 61,340 miles

right hand side of horn button faulty

Fail 17 Jul 2009 61,340 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

right hand side of horn button faulty

Pass 10 Jul 2008 58,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 53,516 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 49,851 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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W497 PRL is a 2000 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 W497 PRL, 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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W497 PRL is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 2 August 2000.

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