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X637 JRN

2000 BMW 528

Purple Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,729 mi
Last recorded144,729 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX637 JRN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 144,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2017 142,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge slight wear begins (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 142,869 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge slight wear begins (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 141,917 miles

n/s front tyre inner sidewall scuffed

o/s rear tyre getting low on tread

under body rusting at rear

under sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2015 141,880 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre inner sidewall scuffed

o/s rear tyre getting low on tread

under body rusting at rear

under sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2014 136,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre cracking up.

offside front tyre cracking up.

offside headlamp misted up inside slightly.

signs of oil leak from engine.

some fuel pipes underneath rusting.

Pass 7 Dec 2013 130,863 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar drop link

some brake pipes just starting to rust

Pass 23 Nov 2012 125,352 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 116,965 miles

Engine oil leaking onto steering rack.

Near side rear sill damaged.

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 107,496 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

inner steering rack arms worn

nearside fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear outer sill damaged

offside front anti roll bar linkage deteriorated

oil leak from engine

Fail 17 Dec 2010 107,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

inner steering rack arms worn

nearside fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear outer sill damaged

offside front anti roll bar linkage deteriorated

oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Dec 2009 99,699 miles

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

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

all wheels blocking full inspection of brakes

both outer mirrors in poor condition

cut in n/s/f tyre side wall`

front headlamps have water ingress

n/s/r outer seal damaged

oil leak from engine

play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 1 Dec 2008 90,234 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 90,230 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

clicking noise from n/s/f wheel when rotated

Pass 4 Dec 2007 80,157 miles

N/S/F washer starting to block.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 69,876 miles

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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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X637 JRN is a 2000 BMW 528 in Purple with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X637 JRN, 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 X637 JRN registered?

X637 JRN is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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