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W298 UAR

2000 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

122,808 mi
Last recorded122,808 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW298 UAR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 122,808 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 111,227 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged All four tyre valves starting to deteriorate (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 104,551 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 104,551 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 99,585 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 99,585 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 95,250 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 91,099 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 87,952 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 84,914 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 81,421 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 77,314 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 74,059 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 71,146 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 67,698 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 62,670 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 58,291 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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W298 UAR is a 2000 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 W298 UAR, 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 W298 UAR registered?

W298 UAR is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W298 UAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W298 UAR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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