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W104 RBK

2000 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

215,459 mi
Last recorded215,459 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW104 RBK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 215,459 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 215,351 miles

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 206,355 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 196,262 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 178,687 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 158,945 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers worn

both rear inner sills surface corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2012 148,206 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear hub oily

Fail 5 Jul 2012 147,941 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside rear hub oily

Pass 11 Jul 2011 146,946 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 146,938 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 146,545 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 140,408 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 140,408 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 134,902 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 127,626 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 127,586 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

n/s/r secndery sidelight inop

Pass 21 Jun 2006 115,141 miles

rear brake disks rusted on inner edge

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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W104 RBK is a 2000 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W104 RBK, 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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W104 RBK is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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