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W337 YOA

2000 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,814 mi
Last recorded115,814 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW337 YOA
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 115,814 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 109,766 miles

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 3 Aug 2018 106,716 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear taillamps NOT LESS 50% REDUCED

slight play suspension bushes

Pass 11 Aug 2017 100,231 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 100,225 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 96,232 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres rubber perished and starting to crack and split

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 91,044 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 20 Aug 2014 84,340 miles

slight play detected at n/s/r wheel

Pass 12 Aug 2013 77,788 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 725,647 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2012 75,647 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2011 73,760 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 71,398 miles

Condensation in offside front headlamp (not effecting light output).

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

Play in offside rear top suspension arm outer ball joint.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 68,070 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 65,446 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 62,471 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 58,574 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 58,574 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak from engine area.

nail in tyre

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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W337 YOA is a 2000 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W337 YOA, 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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W337 YOA is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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