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W273 OLB

2000 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

143,185 mi
Last recorded143,185 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW273 OLB
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 143,185 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 143,013 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 133,089 miles

various underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Jan 2018 133,083 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Front To Rear Pipes Next To Fuel Tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under Inner Sill (2.4.A.3)

General Underbody Corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2017 129,410 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 119,164 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 109,928 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 100,214 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 100,214 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 91,845 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 83,498 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 80,460 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 78,457 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 75,192 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 73,150 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 69,373 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 66,375 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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W273 OLB is a 2000 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W273 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W273 OLB registered?

W273 OLB is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W273 OLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W273 OLB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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