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W815 XJA

2000 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,497 mi
Last recorded94,497 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW815 XJA
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 94,497 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 94,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 94,473 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear front section (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush front arm (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush front arm (2.5.B.2b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear front section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre side wall perished

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 92,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 91,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 90,124 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 90,124 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 85,948 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 78,472 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 72,674 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 72,658 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 65,496 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 61,270 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 55,886 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 55,886 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 May 2006 50,689 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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W815 XJA is a 2000 BMW 528 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W815 XJA, 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 W815 XJA registered?

W815 XJA is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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