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W523 KCH

2000 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

137,420 mi
Last recorded137,420 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW523 KCH
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 137,420 miles

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

advise corrosion to offside rear undersill

Fail 28 Feb 2019 137,405 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

advise corrosion to offside rear undersill

Pass 28 Feb 2018 135,546 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 135,545 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 131,176 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 131,162 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 123,725 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 116,990 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 116,989 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 111,255 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 111,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 105,366 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 105,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 100,592 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 100,592 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 100,509 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 95,439 miles

Front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 95,433 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 93,304 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 93,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 86,227 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 78,402 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 78,402 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 70,206 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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W523 KCH is a 2000 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W523 KCH, 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 W523 KCH registered?

W523 KCH is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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