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W412 PCF

2000 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW412 PCF
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 93,087 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 82,812 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 75,735 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 66,463 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 63,897 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 63,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 57,902 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 57,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside washer needs adjusting

Pass 25 Jan 2006 52,532 miles

front and rear discs pads low. †o/s/front tyre badly worn on inner edge. †n/s/front flasher bulb faded. †n/s/front headlamp water behind glass. †o/s/front lower bumper damaged.

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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W412 PCF is a 2000 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W412 PCF, 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

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What year was W412 PCF registered?

W412 PCF is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 19 April 2000.

Is W412 PCF safe to buy?

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