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W353 YTM

2000 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

188,496 mi
Last recorded188,496 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW353 YTM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 188,496 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 188,496 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 185,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear discs corroded slightly

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 31 May 2016 185,997 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear discs corroded slightly

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 May 2015 182,648 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 15 May 2014 179,132 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 174,884 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2013 174,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 166,371 miles

front discs worn

front pads worn

nsr tyre on 2 to 3mm

osr tyre on 3mm

Fail 27 Apr 2012 166,370 miles

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

front pads worn

nsr tyre on 2 to 3mm

osr tyre on 3mm

Pass 21 Apr 2011 148,115 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 148,115 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres age cracked in mid

both rear tyres on 2 to 3 mm

Fail 27 Apr 2010 131,930 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 131,930 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 116,351 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 96,347 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 76,576 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 76,576 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 May 2006 55,257 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 53,677 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 53,677 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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W353 YTM is a 2000 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W353 YTM, 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 W353 YTM registered?

W353 YTM is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 6 March 2000.

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