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W132 LMR

2000 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

191,028 mi
Last recorded191,028 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW132 LMR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 191,028 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 188,498 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 179,911 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 179,911 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated deep cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated very deep cracks to inner liner, dangerous and likely to fail (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed at rear and excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both front to rears running along the O/S (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded at ends near fuel tank ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 174,542 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 170,119 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 167,256 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 159,624 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 152,485 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 143,994 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 136,465 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 130,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 119,346 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 111,592 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 101,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 101,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 75,831 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 75,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 66,284 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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W132 LMR is a 2000 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 W132 LMR, 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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W132 LMR is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 11 April 2000.

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