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W644 RKM

2000 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,538 mi
Last recorded164,538 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW644 RKM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2011 164,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine misfire during emissions test

high level stop lamp not working

wiper blades smearing

Fail 16 Apr 2011 164,536 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine misfire during emissions test

high level stop lamp not working

wiper blades smearing

Pass 12 Apr 2010
Fail 9 Apr 2010 150,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

both front brake hoses pearishing

both front discs lipped

both rear tyres on the 1.6mm legal limit

outter cover sills fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2009 135,736 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2008 118,360 miles

outer cover sills fitted

stone chip in front wind screen

Fail 8 Apr 2008 118,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

outer cover sills fitted

stone chip in front wind screen

Fail 5 Apr 2008 118,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight wear on brake disc's

Fail 3 Apr 2008 118,309 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight wear on brake disc's

Pass 31 Mar 2007 99,311 miles

engine covers fitted

front discs lipped

nearside tear tyre on the 1.6mm

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2006 79,444 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 79,444 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W644 RKM is a 2000 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W644 RKM, 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 W644 RKM registered?

W644 RKM is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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