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W621 CAY

2000 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,366 mi
Last recorded104,366 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW621 CAY
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 104,366 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 104,366 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 99,157 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 99,157 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 13 Aug 2010 89,820 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 89,820 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 82,507 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 72,251 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 72,251 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 61,616 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 50,479 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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W621 CAY is a 2000 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W621 CAY, 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

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What year was W621 CAY registered?

W621 CAY is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 25 May 2000.

Is W621 CAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W621 CAY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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