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W216 OLB

2000 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,443 mi
Last recorded135,443 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW216 OLB
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 135,443 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 135,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside side lamp intermittantly not working and dim (old bulb).

Offside rear suspension noisy in operation (gas type).

Pass 24 Mar 2010 114,220 miles

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

front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

unable to see condition of front brake pads

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2010 114,218 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

unable to see condition of front brake pads

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2009 107,054 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 107,049 miles

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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Tyre size 225/55r16 95w

Very slight play in both rear roll bar links

Pass 18 Feb 2008 98,722 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Tyre size 225/55r 16 95w

Pass 17 Feb 2007 89,512 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 79,785 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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W216 OLB is a 2000 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W216 OLB, 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 W216 OLB registered?

W216 OLB is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 12 April 2000.

Is W216 OLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W216 OLB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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