MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,180 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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engine oil leak
nearside front tyre wearing on edge
offside rear sub frame bush splitting
offside rear tyre bold on inner raised tread
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
engine oil leak
nearside front tyre wearing on edge
offside rear sub frame bush splitting
offside rear tyre bold on inner raised tread
wiper blades split but clearing screen
Coolant leak
nearside outer side lamp not working
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Coolant leak
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
nearside rear outer side lamp not working
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
offside rear outer side lamp not working
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the BMW 528?
Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W685 HCD is a 2000 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 W685 HCD, 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 W685 HCD registered?
W685 HCD is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 31 March 2000.
Is W685 HCD safe to buy?
The MOT history for W685 HCD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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