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W147 ULM

2000 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,815 mi
Last recorded78,815 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW147 ULM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 78,815 miles

brake warning lamp lit

Fail 1 Jul 2019 78,815 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

brake warning lamp lit

Pass 13 Jul 2018 75,699 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 75,699 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 72,816 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 30 Jun 2017 72,816 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Jul 2016 69,678 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 30 Jun 2016 69,678 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 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 29 May 2015 67,081 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 64,721 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 54,098 miles

Offside headlamp misty.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 51,152 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 49,292 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 47,417 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 44,265 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 41,543 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 33,124 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 29,908 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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W147 ULM is a 2000 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W147 ULM, 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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What year was W147 ULM registered?

W147 ULM is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 6 March 2000.

Is W147 ULM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W147 ULM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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