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W277 RCC

2000 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

173,074 mi
Last recorded173,074 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW277 RCC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2014 173,074 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 173,074 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 154,123 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 154,123 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 124,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light on dash

Pass 24 Aug 2011 124,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on dash

Pass 4 Sep 2010 106,187 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 95,800 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 90,294 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 90,294 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 75,943 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 75,943 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 67,124 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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W277 RCC is a 2000 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W277 RCC, 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.

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What year was W277 RCC registered?

W277 RCC is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 22 June 2000.

Is W277 RCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W277 RCC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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