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X38 EEF

2001 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,496 mi
Last recorded121,496 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 528100,258 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX38 EEF
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 121,496 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 121,496 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 111,237 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 111,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 93,437 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 88,076 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 76,386 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 66,718 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 50,303 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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X38 EEF is a 2001 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X38 EEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X38 EEF registered?

X38 EEF is a 2001 BMW 528, first registered on 22 January 2001.

Is X38 EEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X38 EEF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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