MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
251,051 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all sides (5.3.2 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
body slightly corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all sides (5.3.2 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
body slightly corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
body slightly rusty
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
body rusty
oil leak
oil leak
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
body rusty
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear heat shield loose
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear heat shield loose
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
parking brake preformance within limit, need adjstment or repair.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside steering drop arm slight play
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside steering drop arm slight play
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
diff oil leak
h/lamp lenses discoloured/condensation,n/s/f poor pattern/intensity
o/s/f seat belt holed/fraying(button removed)
rear brakes imbalance,handbrake efforts o/s 40 kg,n/s 100kg
rear crossaxle brake pipes corroded/poor
rear rollbar links starting play,n/s/f rollbar link joint cover split.
both rear tyre treads worn to 2mm on edge .
difficult to see brake pads .
n/s/f tyre tread worn to 1.6mm on edge .
rear registration plate starting to delaminate
brake wear indicator on
front bumper cracked
fuel warning light on
adv both front tyres worn on edges
adv both rear tyres wearing on edges and close to limits
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
adv both front tyres worn on edges
adv both rear tyres wearing on edges and close to limits
How Reliable is the BMW 528?
Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.
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W851 MCF is a 2000 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 W851 MCF, 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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W851 MCF is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 31 March 2000.
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