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S123 GRM

2000 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

145,770 mi
Last recorded145,770 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS123 GRM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 145,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 134,676 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 131,758 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 122,929 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 117,565 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 111,941 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 111,941 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 105,748 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 102,259 miles

nearside front lamp glass condensed

Pass 7 Mar 2007 95,465 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 88,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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S123 GRM is a 2000 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S123 GRM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S123 GRM registered?

S123 GRM is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is S123 GRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S123 GRM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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