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X82 BMR

2000 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

185,692 mi
Last recorded185,692 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX82 BMR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 May 2017 185,692 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working. (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arms. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front fog light not working.

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on inside and outside edge.

Nearside headlight aim slightly low adjuster not working.

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

Offside Rear outer sill some surface rust.

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside lower arm outer bushes. (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust shield loose.

some oil around sump.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 181,875 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 181,875 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 179,523 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 179,523 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 May 2014 173,008 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2014 173,006 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 168,441 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2012 164,976 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 157,190 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 157,190 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 153,787 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 153,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 144,411 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 120,454 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 120,454 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 99,950 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 99,950 miles

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

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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X82 BMR is a 2000 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 X82 BMR, 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 X82 BMR registered?

X82 BMR is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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