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2000 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

195,677 mi
Last recorded195,677 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX64 UPC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 195,677 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to metal brake pipes

corrosion to rear suspension springs

damage n/s/f tyre side wall

dash indicates bulb failure although all lights function correctly

platic covers fitted to outer sills restricting inspection

rear tyres wearing inner edges

stone chip windscreen

Fail 25 Jan 2015 195,677 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to metal brake pipes

corrosion to rear suspension springs

damage n/s/f tyre side wall

dash indicates bulb failure although all lights function correctly

platic covers fitted to outer sills restricting inspection

rear tyres wearing inner edges

stone chip windscreen

alternator belt frayed

Fail 11 Feb 2014 189,206 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

condensation in both headlamps

corrosion to metal brake pipes

corrosion to rear suspension springs

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 11 Feb 2014 189,206 miles

condensation in both headlamps

corrosion to metal brake pipes

corrosion to rear suspension springs

uneven front tyre wear

Fail 11 Feb 2014 189,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

petrol pipe is corroded but not leaking

Pass 7 Feb 2013 180,979 miles

air bag light illuminated on dash

condensation to both front lights

corrision to metal brake pipes

corrosion to rear suspension springs

dash display indicates rear bulb failure, lights checked ok.

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r tyre worn near limit inner edge

rear brake pads getting low

stone chip windscreen

Pass 15 Feb 2012 170,407 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 167,201 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 167,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 151,625 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 151,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 136,159 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 136,159 miles

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

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

Condition of front tyres.

Pass 19 Sep 2007 127,123 miles

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

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 28 Sep 2006 108,614 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 108,612 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

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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X64 UPC is a 2000 BMW 528 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 X64 UPC, 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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X64 UPC is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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