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X518 ELH

2001 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,657 mi
Last recorded113,657 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2009
Typical for 2001 BMW 528100,258 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX518 ELH
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2009 113,657 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 104,955 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 14 Dec 2007 93,205 miles

rear number ploate deteriorating

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 3 Jan 2007 81,828 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 81,828 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 68,548 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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X518 ELH is a 2001 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X518 ELH, 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

How do I check the history of X518 ELH?

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What year was X518 ELH registered?

X518 ELH is a 2001 BMW 528, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is X518 ELH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X518 ELH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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