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X199 UYX

2000 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

157,579 mi
Last recorded157,579 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX199 UYX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 157,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 157,579 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 153,256 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 147,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 147,314 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 143,402 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 140,366 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 140,366 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipes badly corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both to front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 135,265 miles

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

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r lower rear suspension bushes( both marked)

Fail 28 Aug 2018 135,265 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r lower rear suspension bushes( both marked)

Pass 1 Sep 2017 129,915 miles

Both front Disc back plates Require Attention

Both front brake disc face getting poor--Rec attention

Both main brake pipes to rear showing some signs of corrosion(have been cleaned and greased)

Note "New rear Pad's and disc's had been fitted at time of test"

Offside and Nearside front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (have been cleaned and greased)

Oil leak from engine

Slight play in Nearside Suspension

Nearside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm Rec URGENT ATTENTION A.S.A.P

Offside rear tyre worn to 1.8mm--Rec URGENT ATTENTION A.S.A.P

Fail 31 Aug 2017 129,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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 Sep 2016 125,143 miles

Front Brake pipes corroded

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

Rear Brake pipes corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 125,143 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Brake pipes corroded

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

Rear Brake pipes corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 119,694 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2014 114,110 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 114,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 108,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

nsf tyre cut along tread but not through to cords

rear differential has slight misting of oil

Pass 26 Sep 2012 103,059 miles

nearside front tyre has a surface cut on inner edge, (has not gone to cords)

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 16 Aug 2011 96,422 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 89,805 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 83,421 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 74,205 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 65,999 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 53,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 57,399 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear indicators starting to become white

offside front wheel back plate catching brake disc

Pass 26 Aug 2005 49,670 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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X199 UYX is a 2000 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 X199 UYX, 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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X199 UYX is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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