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X154 AAK

2000 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,957 mi
Last recorded143,957 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX154 AAK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 143,957 miles

Front antiroll bar D bushess have play

Rear exhaus heat shield insecure

Fail 3 Feb 2016 143,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting rivet missing D bush clamp broken (2.4.G.1)

Front antiroll bar D bushess have play

Rear exhaus heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Feb 2015 136,910 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 136,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 131,583 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 131,583 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 125,914 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 119,540 miles

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

chips in windscreen

damage to offside front wheel

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 6 May 2011 119,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

chips in windscreen

damage to offside front wheel

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 4 May 2010 110,191 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 90,045 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 81,717 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 81,412 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 64,773 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 64,631 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 53,280 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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X154 AAK is a 2000 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X154 AAK, 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 X154 AAK registered?

X154 AAK is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X154 AAK safe to buy?

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