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X686 AHY

2000 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,102 mi
Last recorded165,102 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX686 AHY
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 165,102 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s (5.2.6)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 153,639 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge past legal limit put now cord visdable

Offside Front tyre inner edge past legal limits but no cords visable

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 152,774 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 152,774 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)

rear silencer touching on lower rear panel

traction control light on

Pass 7 Aug 2013 147,424 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 147,256 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 141,389 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 130,031 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 119,818 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 108,425 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 108,425 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 96,038 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 86,129 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 86,129 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 76,516 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 76,516 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 64,583 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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X686 AHY is a 2000 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X686 AHY, 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 X686 AHY registered?

X686 AHY is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 5 September 2000.

Is X686 AHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X686 AHY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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