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X798 GKE

2000 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

183,002 mi
Last recorded183,002 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX798 GKE
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 183,002 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 183,002 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2015 173,014 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 146,201 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 132,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 119,684 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 107,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 104,377 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 101,985 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 99,054 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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X798 GKE is a 2000 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X798 GKE, 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 X798 GKE registered?

X798 GKE is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 20 September 2000.

Is X798 GKE safe to buy?

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