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W928 XAV

2000 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,126 mi
Last recorded112,126 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 51898,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW928 XAV
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 112,126 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 108,121 miles

Central Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 108,121 miles

Central Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 100,454 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 94,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 94,690 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 88,317 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 82,791 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 76,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Oct 2011 76,452 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Sep 2010 70,981 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 68,613 miles

both rear tyres cracking

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2008 66,584 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 64,753 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 62,788 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 518?

Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
6,367
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,904
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,373
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,465
position lamp(s) not working 1,178
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,104
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W928 XAV is a 2000 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 98,830 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 518 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,373 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W928 XAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 518 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 26 years old, this BMW 518 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W928 XAV registered?

W928 XAV is a 2000 BMW 518, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W928 XAV safe to buy?

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