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W624 PTR

2000 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,459 mi
Last recorded150,459 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW624 PTR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 150,459 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 150,271 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 137,253 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 137,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 127,293 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 127,293 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 115,999 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 115,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect water ingress (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 114,582 miles

Condensation in left hand headlamp

Left hand rear tyre just 2.6 mm

Rear brake pads look low

Slight wear in left hand rear suspension front support arm

Fail 12 Jan 2016 114,582 miles

Left hand rear tyre just 2.6 mm

Condensation in left hand headlamp

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

Rear brake pads look low

Slight wear in left hand rear suspension front support arm

Pass 12 Jan 2015 111,077 miles

Condensation in left hand headlamp affecting pattern

Left hand rear tyre just 2.8 mm

Signs of fluid on hoses from power steering resovoir

rear brake pads are getting low

Fail 20 Jan 2014 107,229 miles

Condensation in nearside headlamp

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 107,229 miles

Condensation in nearside headlamp

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 102,571 miles

Condensation in nearside headlamp

Offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 20 Jan 2012 97,859 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 97,492 miles

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

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 10 Jan 2011 90,329 miles

Condensation in left headlamp

Cut in left rear tyre sidewall

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight play in right hand end of steering rack

Fail 20 Jan 2010 84,707 miles

Condensation in left headlamp

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 84,707 miles

Condensation in left headlamp

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 78,083 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 70,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 70,956 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 63,830 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 56,647 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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W624 PTR is a 2000 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W624 PTR, 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 W624 PTR registered?

W624 PTR is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 6 March 2000.

Is W624 PTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W624 PTR shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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