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W717 PDS

2000 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

164,418 mi
Last recorded164,418 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW717 PDS
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 164,418 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 158,629 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 154,073 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 152,932 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 152,919 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 152,509 miles

Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 152,113 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 150,815 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2018 150,001 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2017 148,836 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2016 147,823 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2016 147,823 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear to rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 147,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 145,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 142,583 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 142,171 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 128,660 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 126,995 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 123,950 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 121,062 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 117,153 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 110,957 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 98,581 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

osr tyre worn to 3mm,nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

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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W717 PDS is a 2000 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W717 PDS, 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 W717 PDS registered?

W717 PDS is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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