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W524 VUA

2000 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

214,513 mi
Last recorded214,513 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW524 VUA
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 214,513 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 214,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 200,441 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 183,102 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 168,224 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 134,706 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 134,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 102,372 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 94,873 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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W524 VUA is a 2000 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W524 VUA, 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 W524 VUA?

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What year was W524 VUA registered?

W524 VUA is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 12 June 2000.

Is W524 VUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W524 VUA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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