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W224 LCF

2000 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,628 mi
Last recorded173,628 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW224 LCF
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2010 173,628 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 161,861 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 161,854 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 145,147 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 127,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both number plates in poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2006 105,409 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 105,409 miles

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

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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W224 LCF is a 2000 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W224 LCF, 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 W224 LCF registered?

W224 LCF is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 16 March 2000.

Is W224 LCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W224 LCF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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