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W247 ULD

2000 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,534 mi
Last recorded100,534 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW247 ULD
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 100,534 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 100,163 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlamp pattern weak

Pass 18 Feb 2020 99,206 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 98,026 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 97,232 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2017 96,229 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 94,002 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2015 91,437 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2014 88,634 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 88,634 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Upper 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 16 Jan 2013 85,807 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

air bag light on

all brake pads low

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2012 83,766 miles

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

air bag light on

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2011 80,436 miles

air bag light on

front discs worn

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2010 73,398 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 69,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2007 63,558 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 63,558 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 58,237 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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W247 ULD is a 2000 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W247 ULD, 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 W247 ULD registered?

W247 ULD is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 27 April 2000.

Is W247 ULD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W247 ULD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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