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W851 MCF

2000 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

251,051 mi
Last recorded251,051 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW851 MCF
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 251,051 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2021 251,051 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 251,011 miles

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

body slightly rusty

Pass 20 May 2019 250,330 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2019 250,330 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 248,572 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 248,572 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 240,459 miles

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)

Fail 31 May 2017 240,459 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 234,464 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 219,028 miles

rear heat shield loose

Fail 3 Jun 2015 219,028 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 203,398 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 188,138 miles

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 172,842 miles

parking brake preformance within limit, need adjstment or repair.

Fail 4 Apr 2012 172,730 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2011 156,911 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside steering drop arm slight play

Pass 26 Mar 2011 156,911 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside steering drop arm slight play

Fail 17 Mar 2011 155,461 miles

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.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 133,482 miles

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 .

Pass 11 Mar 2009 117,508 miles

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 13 Mar 2008 105,685 miles

brake wear indicator on

front bumper cracked

fuel warning light on

Pass 16 Mar 2007 92,691 miles

adv both front tyres worn on edges

adv both rear tyres wearing on edges and close to limits

Fail 16 Mar 2007 92,691 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 79,979 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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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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What year was W851 MCF registered?

W851 MCF is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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