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W581 DGU

2000 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,645 mi
Last recorded127,645 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW581 DGU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2025 127,645 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 126,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 124,654 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 123,254 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 121,428 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 120,846 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 119,733 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 117,540 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 115,478 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 112,435 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 109,058 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 104,731 miles

rear lower suspension arms pin /bearings show minor play

Pass 12 Jun 2013 100,448 miles

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

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

rear tyres show minor perishing

Pass 27 Jun 2012

front brake pads appear perhaps 80% worn?

mileometer reading blurred

minor play offside rear suspension lower bush

Pass 30 Jun 2011

rear suspension lower bushes have signs of slight play

Pass 5 Jul 2010

minor play to several suspension components-especially rear lower pivot bushes

Pass 3 Jul 2009 80,104 miles

minor deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 16 Jun 2008 75,221 miles

minor deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 3 Jul 2007 70,960 miles

minor deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 28 Jun 2006 67,286 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2005 63,565 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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W581 DGU is a 2000 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W581 DGU, 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 W581 DGU registered?

W581 DGU is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 3 August 2000.

Is W581 DGU safe to buy?

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