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W427 LMR

2000 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,524 mi
Last recorded147,524 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW427 LMR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 147,524 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 147,515 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 140,806 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 132,985 miles

all brake discs rusty due to lack of use

Fail 3 May 2011 132,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake discs rusty due to lack of use

Pass 14 May 2009 131,020 miles

both rear tyres low tread

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 8 May 2009 131,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

both rear tyres low tread

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 9 May 2008 128,530 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 126,431 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 117,614 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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W427 LMR is a 2000 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W427 LMR, 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 W427 LMR registered?

W427 LMR is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 25 May 2000.

Is W427 LMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W427 LMR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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