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W698 LAP

2000 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,700 mi
Last recorded99,700 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW698 LAP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 99,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated splitting at caliper end (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated splitting at caliper end (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 96,972 miles

side skirts fitted could not view

under trays fitted could not view

Pass 27 Oct 2021 96,189 miles

plastic side skirts fitted could not view

under trays fitted could not view

Fail 27 Oct 2021 96,189 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear heat shield loose

plastic side skirts fitted could not view

under trays fitted could not view

Pass 27 Oct 2020 93,396 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 91,687 miles

Central Rear Upper brake light not working

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

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

all 4 tyres perrishing

Fail 24 Apr 2019 91,687 miles

Central Rear Upper brake light not working

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

all 4 tyres perrishing

Pass 23 Apr 2018 89,778 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 88,079 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 86,464 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 83,202 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 83,202 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 79,004 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 79,004 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 76,332 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 73,140 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 73,140 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2011 70,625 miles

front discs worn

rear brake hoses perrished

Pass 17 May 2010 67,831 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 62,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 59,437 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 59,437 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 56,478 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 51,331 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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W698 LAP is a 2000 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 W698 LAP, 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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W698 LAP is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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