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W518 RCR

2000 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,408 mi
Last recorded103,408 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW518 RCR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2013 103,408 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 103,402 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 98,446 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 75,219 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s front tyre has small bulge

Pass 26 May 2010 71,265 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 62,533 miles

Engine Undertray Insecure

Pass 28 May 2008 53,212 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 May 2007 46,557 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 40,961 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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W518 RCR 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 88.9%.

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 W518 RCR, 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 W518 RCR registered?

W518 RCR is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 16 June 2000.

Is W518 RCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W518 RCR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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