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W414 YJO

2000 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,753 mi
Last recorded182,753 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW414 YJO
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 182,753 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 181,561 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 164,736 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 151,047 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 135,856 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 118,747 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 118,747 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 103,150 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 103,150 miles

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 88,351 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 70,001 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 70,001 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 57,039 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 57,039 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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W414 YJO is a 2000 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W414 YJO, 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 W414 YJO registered?

W414 YJO is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 30 May 2000.

Is W414 YJO safe to buy?

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