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W507 OAJ

2000 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,396 mi
Last recorded127,396 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW507 OAJ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 127,396 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 115,978 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 99,531 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 99,295 miles

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 92,010 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 91,862 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear registration plate deteriating.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 84,477 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 84,379 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 75,558 miles

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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W507 OAJ is a 2000 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W507 OAJ, 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 W507 OAJ registered?

W507 OAJ is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W507 OAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W507 OAJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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