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W843 XGK

2000 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,147 mi
Last recorded146,147 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW843 XGK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 146,147 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 127,985 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 111,630 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 104,819 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

cut in O/S/F tyre outer sidewall

oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2014 104,669 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

cut in O/S/F tyre outer sidewall

oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2013 97,797 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres getting low/perishing

nearside front tyre getting low/perishing

poor beam pattern both headlights filled with condensation

Pass 27 Feb 2012 91,140 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 86,667 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside headlamp damp

rear discs scored

rear lower hub bushes slight play

Pass 22 Jul 2011 86,667 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside headlamp damp

rear discs scored

rear lower hub bushes slight play

Pass 27 Jul 2010 80,125 miles

damp offside headlamp

number plates poor

Fail 27 Jul 2010 80,125 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

damp offside headlamp

number plates poor

Pass 9 Jul 2009 75,943 miles

number plates poor

offside rear lower hub bushes worn

slight play in rack

Fail 9 Jul 2009 75,941 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

number plates poor

offside rear lower hub bushes worn

pads and discs limit all round

slight play in rack

Pass 4 Jul 2008 68,021 miles

front pads and discs near limit

nearside front and offside rear indicators pale

nearside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

number plates poor

offside front tyre 2mm edges

offside rear tyre limit and bald inner edge

slight wear offside rear lower bush

Fail 4 Jul 2008 68,021 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front pads and discs near limit

nearside front and offside rear indicators pale

nearside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

number plates poor

offside front tyre 2mm edges

offside rear tyre limit and bald inner edge

slight wear offside rear lower bush

Pass 10 Jul 2007 60,928 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 60,928 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

CENTRE STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 53,201 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2006 53,151 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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W843 XGK is a 2000 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W843 XGK, 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 W843 XGK registered?

W843 XGK is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 5 June 2000.

Is W843 XGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W843 XGK shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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