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W138 LAN

2000 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

173,297 mi
Last recorded173,297 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 LAN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 173,297 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 161,287 miles

slight play in rear suspension bushes

Pass 4 Aug 2015 152,370 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 144,988 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 139,024 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Aug 2012 134,345 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 134,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2011 129,029 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2010 126,222 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2009 116,012 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 107,812 miles

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

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

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

rear air springs perished

Pass 16 Aug 2007 96,478 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 96,478 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

rear air springs perished

Pass 10 Aug 2006 88,199 miles

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

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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W138 LAN is a 2000 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W138 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.

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W138 LAN is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W138 LAN safe to buy?

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