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W128 LAN

2000 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

150,998 mi
Last recorded150,998 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW128 LAN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 150,998 miles

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

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

check tail lights warning on dash and may have two inner bulbs not working in rear lamps

Fail 25 Apr 2012 150,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pipe surface rusty

check tail lights warning on dash and may have two inner bulbs not working in rear lamps

front suspension arms inner bushes weak

head lamp leveling device on osf suspension defective.

note head lamp aim check required when leveling device replaced and aim corrected.

oil leak cam cover area

pas reservoir damp

screen washers poor

Pass 13 May 2011 142,109 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 130,525 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 117,232 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 114,254 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 110,985 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 107,585 miles

near side front tyre wearing 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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W128 LAN is a 2000 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W128 LAN, 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 W128 LAN registered?

W128 LAN is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W128 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W128 LAN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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