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W976 UKX

2000 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,837 mi
Last recorded134,837 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW976 UKX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2015 134,837 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 123,263 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 118,971 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

near side front tyre outer side wall damaged.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 116,429 miles

Corrosion on O/S front metal brake pipe - Advise replacement

N/S park brake effort low

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 116,421 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Corrosion on O/S front metal brake pipe - Advise replacement

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Poor beam pattern on O/S head lamp. Water in lamp

Pass 18 Mar 2011 111,898 miles

Corrosion on O/S front metal brake pipe

Corrosion starting on metal brake pipes at rear

Pass 15 Mar 2010 107,790 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 103,130 miles

nearside rear lower suspension arm bearing has slight play

nearside sill damaged

Fail 20 Mar 2009 103,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear lower suspension arm bearing has slight play

nearside sill damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2008 96,358 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2007 87,479 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 87,479 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 77,579 miles

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

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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W976 UKX is a 2000 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W976 UKX, 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 W976 UKX registered?

W976 UKX is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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