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W142 WTA

2000 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

131,318 mi
Last recorded131,318 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW142 WTA
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2018 131,318 miles

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

general underside age related surface corrosion

under trays, engine covers and sill covers fitted obscuring some vehicle checks

Pass 17 Aug 2017 212,344 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 204,389 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)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 204,320 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 197,721 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 190,319 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)

heavy oil leak from engine

Fail 16 Aug 2014 190,319 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)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

heavy oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Aug 2013 181,289 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 174,869 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 165,555 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 155,303 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 148,200 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 139,202 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 131,687 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 123,189 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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W142 WTA is a 2000 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W142 WTA, 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 W142 WTA registered?

W142 WTA is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 26 June 2000.

Is W142 WTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W142 WTA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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