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W516 XEB

2000 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,967 mi
Last recorded96,967 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW516 XEB
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 96,967 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 97,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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 1 Jul 2013 89,841 miles

weather cracks on offside front tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2011 84,485 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 84,485 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 74,711 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 67,552 miles

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

both front aims are starting to de-focus

slight play in the offside rear suspension arm

Fail 15 Jun 2009 67,552 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

both front aims are starting to de-focus

slight play in the offside rear suspension arm

Pass 25 Jun 2008 60,263 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 60,263 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2007 52,245 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 45,659 miles

nearside front fog light glass broken

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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W516 XEB is a 2000 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W516 XEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W516 XEB registered?

W516 XEB is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W516 XEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W516 XEB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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