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W499 XBW

2000 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

155,290 mi
Last recorded155,290 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW499 XBW
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 155,290 miles

all brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2021 155,290 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2019 154,214 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

Fail 18 Dec 2019 154,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

Pass 20 Dec 2018 150,952 miles

both front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

n/s headlight image poor

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

parking brake efficiency poor 18%

Pass 29 Sep 2017 147,107 miles

rear tyres getting low

Fail 29 Sep 2017 147,107 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres getting low

Pass 26 Sep 2016 146,395 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)

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

both front position lamps dim

both rear brake discs corroded

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 3 Jul 2015 144,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front position lamps dim.

both rear tyres 3mm.

child seat nearside rear.

Fail 3 Jul 2015 144,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both front position lamps dim.

both rear tyres 3mm.

child seat nearside rear.

Pass 27 Jun 2014 139,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 139,749 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 133,669 miles

rear seats folded down at time of test unable to test seat belts

Pass 15 Jun 2012 129,689 miles

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

oil leak from engine

rear brake pipes corroded

rear subframe bushes worn

rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 15 Jun 2012 129,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres on 3mm

rear subframe bushes worn

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

oil leak from engine

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2011 125,729 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 125,597 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 118,499 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 111,608 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 101,623 miles

both front tyres worn on edges & close to limit , advise replacements....

front & rear brake pads not visable....

rear number plate cotaminated....

windscreen damage in zone A not yet excessive....

Pass 14 Jun 2007 91,953 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 91,741 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 79,988 miles

Offside Front 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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W499 XBW is a 2000 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 W499 XBW, 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 W499 XBW registered?

W499 XBW is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 4 May 2000.

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