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359 UXG

2000 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,134 mi
Last recorded87,134 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration359 UXG
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2010 87,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front minor play in steering arm

Pass 16 Jan 2009 82,439 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight play in nsf steering rack

slight play in nsf steering rack

Pass 18 Apr 2007 71,259 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2007 71,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 6 Apr 2006 56,195 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 56,188 miles

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

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

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

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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359 UXG is a 2000 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 359 UXG, 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 359 UXG registered?

359 UXG is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 16 March 2000.

Is 359 UXG safe to buy?

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