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W598 RHH

2000 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,774 mi
Last recorded115,774 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW598 RHH
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 115,774 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 115,768 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 102,233 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 102,231 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 89,570 miles

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

Nearside rear jacking point/inner sill slightly corroded

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 87,645 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 84,083 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 81,401 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 78,141 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 78,141 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 76,036 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 67,014 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 62,867 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 62,867 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 62,867 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 62,867 miles

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

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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W598 RHH is a 2000 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W598 RHH, 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 W598 RHH registered?

W598 RHH is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W598 RHH safe to buy?

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