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W68 SKL

2000 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,849 mi
Last recorded114,849 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW68 SKL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 114,849 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 114,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 112,089 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 108,091 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 108,080 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 102,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 102,366 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 96,443 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 89,660 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 84,779 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 84,354 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 76,738 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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W68 SKL is a 2000 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W68 SKL, 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 W68 SKL registered?

W68 SKL is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 30 May 2000.

Is W68 SKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W68 SKL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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