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W857 JHE

2000 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

154,611 mi
Last recorded154,611 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW857 JHE
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 154,611 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured starting to show white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slight water ingress, slightly burred pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball joint slight play/wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 150,762 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all indicator bulbs starting to show white light (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both headlights have water ingress, beam pattern ok (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on pr close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 145,332 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 145,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear of the two, also has play in the balljoint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 141,852 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 139,543 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 139,542 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 136,614 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 134,059 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 129,563 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 129,563 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 124,194 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 124,194 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 117,627 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 108,688 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 104,439 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 99,526 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 94,491 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 85,759 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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W857 JHE is a 2000 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W857 JHE, 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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W857 JHE is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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