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W429 KNU

2000 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,654 mi
Last recorded136,654 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW429 KNU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 136,654 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 13,099 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 13,099 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 120,076 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to limit on edges.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 98,813 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 83,309 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 68,555 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 68,555 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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W429 KNU is a 2000 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W429 KNU, 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 W429 KNU registered?

W429 KNU is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 17 July 2000.

Is W429 KNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W429 KNU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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