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W594 YJX

2000 BMW 528

Blue Diesel 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,751 mi
Last recorded149,751 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW594 YJX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 149,751 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 149,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre inner edge of tread bald

Pass 3 Mar 2012 142,778 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 141,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

fuel pipes badly corroded

tailgate struts weak

Fail 12 May 2011 141,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

engine undertray damaged

exhaust heatshield loose

fuel pipes badly corroded

tailgate struts weak

Pass 12 May 2010 139,961 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2010 139,955 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 138,364 miles

engine oil leak

front discs corroding on edges and inner faces

n/s/f inner wing b/pipes corroding

Pass 21 May 2008 133,257 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 133,223 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bad oil leak

n/s/f brake pad sensor insecure

Pass 18 May 2007 129,331 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 129,330 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f inner rim slightly buckled

steering rack contaminated with engine oil

Pass 19 May 2006 126,089 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 126,089 miles

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

front to rear disc worn

oil leaking from engine

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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W594 YJX is a 2000 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W594 YJX, 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 W594 YJX registered?

W594 YJX is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W594 YJX safe to buy?

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