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W516 LAE

2000 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

242,040 mi
Last recorded242,040 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW516 LAE
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 242,040 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 242,040 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear side light working but dim

Pass 11 Apr 2014 233,760 miles

play felt at both front anti roll bar links .......

rear brake pads not visable .......

Fail 10 Apr 2014 233,760 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

play felt at both front anti roll bar links .......

rear brake pads not visable .......

Pass 14 Mar 2013 226,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 223,307 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 223,307 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 219,729 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 219,729 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 214,427 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 206,758 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 198,457 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2007 189,593 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 189,593 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 180,937 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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W516 LAE is a 2000 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W516 LAE, 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 W516 LAE registered?

W516 LAE is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W516 LAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W516 LAE shows 15 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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