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W491 WYS

2000 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,687 mi
Last recorded93,687 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW491 WYS
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2015 93,687 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 93,658 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 93,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 93,987 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 90,208 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 78,442 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 4 Jun 2007 72,130 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 72,130 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (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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W491 WYS is a 2000 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W491 WYS, 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 W491 WYS registered?

W491 WYS is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 20 March 2000.

Is W491 WYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W491 WYS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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