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W638 RDC

2000 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,479 mi
Last recorded132,479 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW638 RDC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 132,479 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 13 Sep 2017 132,479 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 128,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 125,766 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 119,260 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 119,260 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 114,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 109,773 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 105,596 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 102,602 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 96,345 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 93,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 93,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 90,152 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 86,069 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 86,069 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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W638 RDC is a 2000 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W638 RDC, 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 W638 RDC registered?

W638 RDC is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 4 May 2000.

Is W638 RDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W638 RDC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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