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W303 UAR

2000 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,846 mi
Last recorded152,846 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW303 UAR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 152,846 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 151,219 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 150,446 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 149,300 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 148,617 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 147,447 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 146,223 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 143,571 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 143,566 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water in light unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 141,159 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 138,454 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 136,401 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 134,119 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 127,332 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 123,439 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 120,052 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 116,328 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 111,211 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 100,728 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 100,727 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 11 Feb 2008 93,337 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 93,336 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 81,657 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 68,155 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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W303 UAR is a 2000 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 W303 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W303 UAR?

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What year was W303 UAR registered?

W303 UAR is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 16 March 2000.

Is W303 UAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W303 UAR shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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