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W334 MCL

2000 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

225,030 mi
Last recorded225,030 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW334 MCL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 225,030 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside fronts around chassis rails to flexi hoses covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer sill corroded at front and rear cannot be inspected fully as covers fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer sill corroded along full length cannot be fully inspected as cover fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills at rear in mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 220,102 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to flexi hoses to steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills at rear in mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside and nearside front tyres slightly out of shape in tread areas

offside and nearside outer sills in jacking point areas corroded

Pass 22 May 2017 212,909 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 205,950 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Fail 16 Jul 2015 205,675 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge.

Offside rear outer sill is corroded around jacking point but no excessive

Pass 6 Aug 2013 192,444 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 184,748 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 175,841 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 167,713 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 158,603 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 151,539 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 132,445 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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W334 MCL is a 2000 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 W334 MCL, 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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W334 MCL is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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