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W98 OGM

2000 BMW 528

Grey Lpg 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

288,054 mi
Last recorded288,054 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW98 OGM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 288,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 274,666 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 272,745 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 271,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2012 271,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2011 265,580 miles

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

headlight covers starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Apr 2010 229,615 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 229,615 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 207,932 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 189,985 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 169,767 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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W98 OGM is a 2000 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,793cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W98 OGM, 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 W98 OGM registered?

W98 OGM is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 10 May 2000.

Is W98 OGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W98 OGM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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