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W274 YAP

2000 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

68,725 mi
Last recorded68,725 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW274 YAP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 68,725 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 61,618 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 59,971 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 59,971 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 54,870 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 54,870 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 54,564 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 54,054 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 53,624 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 53,057 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 52,440 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread advise replacement (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 52,440 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)

Both front wipers have slight smear

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread advise replacement (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 51,457 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 51,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

near side frant tyre outer wall perished

near side rear tyre outer wall perished

off side frant tyre outer wall perished

Pass 18 Jul 2014 50,620 miles

all four tyres are perishing around the tread

Pass 19 Jul 2013 49,642 miles

All Four tyres are Perishing around tread and sidewall

Fail 19 Jul 2013 49,642 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

All Four tyres are Perishing around tread and sidewall

Pass 20 Jul 2012 48,947 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 47,981 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 46,955 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 45,583 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 44,340 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 43,105 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 41,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

nearside front wheelbearing noise

Pass 21 Jul 2006 41,154 miles

nearside front wheelbearing noise

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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W274 YAP is a 2000 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 W274 YAP, 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 W274 YAP registered?

W274 YAP is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W274 YAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W274 YAP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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