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M99 SSL

2000 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,459 mi
Last recorded171,459 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM99 SSL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 171,459 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 170,707 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across the rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake unbalanced

oil leaking from the rear axel

Pass 31 Oct 2019 163,834 miles

Both headlamps are deteriorated

Front Brake discs worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre has damage to the outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner position light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake uneven application

Rear axle leaking oil

Fail 30 Oct 2019 163,834 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Both headlamps are deteriorated

Front Brake discs worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre has damage to the outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner position light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake uneven application

Rear axle leaking oil

Pass 2 Nov 2018 161,462 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 151,667 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 148,786 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 142,718 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 142,718 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 131,831 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

offside front foglamp lens damaged

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2014 131,810 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres have side wall damage and seperation started in treads and have been run flat some time in life use

advise both fuel lines corroded at tank hoses

advise high level centre stop lamp n/w

advise n/s/f jacking point pad missing

advise o/s/f fog lamp damage

Fail 19 Sep 2014 131,696 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres have side wall damage and seperation started in treads and have been run flat some time in life use

advise both fuel lines corroded at tank hoses

advise high level centre stop lamp n/w

advise n/s/f jacking point pad missing

advise o/s/f fog lamp damage

Pass 23 Aug 2013 123,569 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 117,442 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 111,843 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Aug 2010 104,961 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 98,293 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 91,956 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

boyh front tyres uneven wear

Fail 27 Aug 2008 91,952 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

boyh front tyres uneven wear

Pass 5 Sep 2007 85,465 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 77,232 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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M99 SSL is a 2000 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M99 SSL, 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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M99 SSL is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 26 September 2000.

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