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W585 WAM

2000 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,304 mi
Last recorded165,304 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW585 WAM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 165,304 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 165,298 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension light on

Pass 28 Feb 2012 162,781 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 148,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 148,506 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 3 Mar 2010 131,874 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 114,721 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 93,522 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 83,415 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 83,415 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

STRONG ADVISE front to rear and all rear brake pipes corroded

handbrake poor on o/s/r

Pass 8 Mar 2006 72,218 miles

both sides rear anti roll bar links worn

n/s/r brake binding

unable to clearly see front inner brake pads but look thin

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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W585 WAM is a 2000 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 W585 WAM, 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 W585 WAM registered?

W585 WAM is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 21 March 2000.

Is W585 WAM safe to buy?

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