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W313 VEC

2000 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,149 mi
Last recorded111,149 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW313 VEC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 111,149 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 111,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 110,767 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 108,153 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 108,153 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2009 105,471 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 105,471 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2008 102,986 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 97,357 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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W313 VEC is a 2000 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W313 VEC, 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 W313 VEC?

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What year was W313 VEC registered?

W313 VEC is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 7 March 2000.

Is W313 VEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W313 VEC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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