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W504 OAU

2000 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

176,503 mi
Last recorded176,503 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW504 OAU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 176,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 176,201 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 174,345 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 173,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2012 165,021 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 155,711 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 143,867 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Jun 2010 143,867 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 133,323 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 120,823 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 120,823 miles

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 110,909 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 94,477 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pad warning lamp on.

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt.

n/s & o/s/f outer brake pads very low , advise replacement , a,s a p.

n/s/r tyre close to limit & outer wall damaged.

rear position lamps not symetrical

screen washer bottle leaking.

Pass 7 Jun 2006 94,477 miles

brake pad warning lamp on.

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt.

n/s & o/s/f outer brake pads very low , advise replacement , a,s a p.

n/s/r tyre close to limit & outer wall damaged.

rear position lamps not symetrical

screen washer bottle leaking.

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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W504 OAU is a 2000 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W504 OAU, 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 W504 OAU registered?

W504 OAU is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 2 June 2000.

Is W504 OAU safe to buy?

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