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W172 LAA

2000 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,188 mi
Last recorded168,188 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW172 LAA
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 168,188 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres wearing on inner edges close to legal limit

Fail 14 Jun 2012 168,188 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres wearing on inner edges close to legal limit

Fail 10 Mar 2011 163,766 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 163,766 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 161,207 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 161,207 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 149,523 miles

Upper front anti roll bar link joint gaiters split

Pass 10 Mar 2008 139,335 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 128,750 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 116,971 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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W172 LAA is a 2000 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W172 LAA, 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 W172 LAA registered?

W172 LAA is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 26 April 2000.

Is W172 LAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W172 LAA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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