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W429 YOF

2000 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

183,496 mi
Last recorded183,496 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW429 YOF
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 183,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2011 171,930 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 163,132 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 153,628 miles

N/S rear seatbelt stork starting to stick

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Sep 2008 138,675 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside rear seatbelt stork button sticks

plastic undershields & wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2007 127,449 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 127,449 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 111,808 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 111,808 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 97,515 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 97,414 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside 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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W429 YOF is a 2000 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YOF, 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 W429 YOF registered?

W429 YOF is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 30 May 2000.

Is W429 YOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W429 YOF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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