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W646 SBM

2000 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW646 SBM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2018

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2014

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2014

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2013

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013
Pass 21 Oct 2009 130,029 miles

advises as issued with vt30 19/10/2009

Fail 19 Oct 2009 130,008 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear outer position lamp not working

Fail 15 Oct 2008 119,444 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 119,444 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 111,319 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 101,553 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 101,553 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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W646 SBM 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 50%.

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 W646 SBM, 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 W646 SBM registered?

W646 SBM is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W646 SBM safe to buy?

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