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W185 YKP

2000 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,429 mi
Last recorded126,429 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW185 YKP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 126,429 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 118,455 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 104,664 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 104,664 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 99,841 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 90,726 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front suspension tie rod outer ball joint cover partially missing

Fail 10 Mar 2010 90,724 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front suspension tie rod outer ball joint cover partially missing

Pass 6 Mar 2009 82,610 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 67,114 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 66,226 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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W185 YKP is a 2000 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W185 YKP, 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 W185 YKP registered?

W185 YKP is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 18 March 2000.

Is W185 YKP safe to buy?

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