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V113 LWY

2000 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

196,272 mi
Last recorded196,272 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV113 LWY
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 196,272 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 193,274 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 193,271 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

engine management light is on

Pass 6 Aug 2012 189,748 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 189,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 186,194 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 171,872 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 161,079 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 147,875 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 147,862 miles

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

traction control warning lamp is illuminated

Pass 9 Feb 2006 133,171 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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V113 LWY is a 2000 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 V113 LWY, 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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V113 LWY is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is V113 LWY safe to buy?

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