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W833 OSS

2000 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW833 OSS
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

slight play both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 9 Jun 2018 112,830 miles

os front and rear tyres cracking

slight play os rear drop link

Pass 27 May 2016

Brake warning lamp on

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

Nearside front outer sill area damaged

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

Fail 25 May 2016

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake warning lamp on

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

Nearside front outer sill area damaged

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 135,232 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 135,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2014 126,072 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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W833 OSS is a 2000 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W833 OSS, 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 W833 OSS registered?

W833 OSS is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W833 OSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W833 OSS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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