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W522 RAH

2000 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,047 mi
Last recorded74,047 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW522 RAH
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 74,047 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 73,934 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 71,230 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 71,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 60,564 miles

brake pipes deteriorating

Fail 16 Jun 2014 60,558 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

MIL light on

brake pipes deteriorating

warning light on

Pass 22 Jun 2013 51,074 miles

MIL light on

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 50,976 miles

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

MIL light on

Pass 22 Jun 2012 40,867 miles

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

brakes will need attention

rear tyres near limit

Pass 17 May 2011 34,716 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 33,885 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing pn inner edge.

o/s/f front tyre worn on edges tyre has been run almost flat.

Pass 8 Apr 2009 33,085 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Pass 22 Apr 2008 32,062 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 30,960 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 29,196 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 29,196 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 29,196 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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W522 RAH is a 2000 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W522 RAH, 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

How do I check the history of W522 RAH?

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What year was W522 RAH registered?

W522 RAH is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 16 March 2000.

Is W522 RAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W522 RAH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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