MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,536 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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air/bag warning ligh on
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
air/bag warning ligh on
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brakes noisy
nearside rear inner sidelight not working
slight bind nearside rear brake
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 528?
Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W579 DPU is a 2000 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 W579 DPU, 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 W579 DPU registered?
W579 DPU is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 11 May 2000.
Is W579 DPU safe to buy?
The MOT history for W579 DPU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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