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W523 AEP

2000 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,461 mi
Last recorded149,461 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW523 AEP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 149,461 miles

Bonnet Paint/Laquer Lifting,Offside Outer Sill Panel Slightly Damaged,Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 132,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking Brake Cables Stiff To Opperate & Due For Renewing,Rear Brake Discs Worn/Scored & Due For Renewing,Auxillary Drive Belts Perished,Steering Track Requires Checking.

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 132,683 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking Brake Cables Stiff To Opperate & Due For Renewing,Rear Brake Discs Worn/Scored & Due For Renewing,Auxillary Drive Belts Perished,Steering Track Requires Checking.

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 117,743 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 117,740 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)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 105,005 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 104,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 92,135 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

n/s front tyre is wearing on the inner and outer edges

Pass 11 Apr 2007 78,400 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 68,260 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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W523 AEP is a 2000 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W523 AEP, 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 W523 AEP registered?

W523 AEP is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W523 AEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W523 AEP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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