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W232 UNM

2000 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,472 mi
Last recorded95,472 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW232 UNM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 95,472 miles

All Jacking point areas corroded

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 93,818 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion around jacking point

Pass 10 Nov 2023 92,048 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 91,937 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 90,018 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Nov 2021 88,386 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 86,531 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 84,664 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 82,213 miles

Both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edge & perished

Pass 27 Oct 2017 80,208 miles

all tyres stepped inner edge

both rear outer sills crusty

Pass 21 Oct 2016 78,280 miles

Centre stop lamp inop

both rear air springs perished

Fail 21 Oct 2016 78,280 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Centre stop lamp inop

both rear air springs perished

Pass 12 Oct 2015 76,444 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 74,541 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 72,082 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 72,074 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 70,293 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 70,293 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)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 68,788 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 66,769 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 64,960 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 63,069 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 60,809 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 59,083 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 56,615 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 56,615 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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W232 UNM is a 2000 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W232 UNM, 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 W232 UNM registered?

W232 UNM is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W232 UNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W232 UNM shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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