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W493 PTR

2000 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,540 mi
Last recorded116,540 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW493 PTR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2010 116,540 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 107,301 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 137,727 miles

all tyres worn slightly on edges

rear brake hoses slightly perished

slight oil stains on diff

slight play in nearside rear antiroll bar link arm

stonechips in front screen

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2008 123,890 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 111,374 miles

creak from offside front brake caliper

front brake discs lipped

slight oil leak diff pinion oil seal

slight play in steering rack

stonechips in front screen

Pass 10 Mar 2006 98,496 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD BROKEN.

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM OFFSIDE REAR DRIVE SHARFT OIL SEAL.

SLIGHT OIL LEAKING FROM POWER STEERING RESERVOIR

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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W493 PTR is a 2000 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W493 PTR, 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 W493 PTR registered?

W493 PTR is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W493 PTR safe to buy?

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