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Y915 TDW

2001 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

55,550 mi
Last recorded55,550 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 528100,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY915 TDW
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 55,550 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Sills obscured by covers

Undercovers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Feb 2018 55,403 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 55,372 miles

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 55,032 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner (3.5.1g)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

all four tyres badly cracked and perished and all wearing on edges

Pass 4 Feb 2016 54,312 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 53,876 miles

rear suspension arm balljoint rubbers starting to split

wiper blades worn

Pass 8 Jan 2014 53,303 miles

All four tyre valves perished

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 52,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 51,217 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 48,032 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 45,301 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 42,630 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 38,955 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 36,409 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 32,574 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y915 TDW is a 2001 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2001 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 100,258 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 Y915 TDW, 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 25 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y915 TDW is a 2001 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y915 TDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y915 TDW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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