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W282 RKE

2000 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

121,058 mi
Last recorded121,058 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW282 RKE
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 121,058 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 120,635 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 120,635 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 119,636 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 118,753 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 118,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 116,937 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 116,042 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 114,703 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 112,789 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 105,766 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 105,765 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 99,767 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 99,765 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 95,530 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 91,228 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 86,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 80,748 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 80,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 75,112 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 75,112 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 70,072 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 70,072 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 65,089 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 58,168 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 52,252 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 52,252 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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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W282 RKE is a 2000 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 W282 RKE, 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 W282 RKE registered?

W282 RKE is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 14 August 2000.

Is W282 RKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W282 RKE shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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