CarVerify

Free Car Check

W69 YUA

2000 BMW 528

Red Diesel 2793cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

181,905 mi
Last recorded181,905 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW69 YUA
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,793cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 181,905 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 174,630 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 on limits (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills heavily rusty

front bumper damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2019 170,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 161,341 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 149,968 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 149,968 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 121,254 miles

coil springs have been cut

nearside front lower arm ball joint worn

rear lower suspension arm outer bushes worn

Fail 29 Mar 2016 121,254 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil springs have been cut

nearside front lower arm ball joint worn

rear lower suspension arm outer bushes worn

Fail 19 Mar 2016 120,192 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 111,639 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 102,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2012 94,024 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

slight play in both rear roill bar links

slight play in offside front inner tie rod end

Fail 6 Dec 2011 85,500 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 85,500 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2010 80,802 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2010 80,802 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2009

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009

Nearside Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

propshaft rear bolts loose

Pass 3 Dec 2008 63,634 miles

both front discs slightly worn

n/s/ wing repeator discoloured

play in both rear track control arm upper ball joints

Pass 14 Jun 2007 60,987 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 60,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 May 2006 60,864 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
Full BMW 528 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W69 YUA is a 2000 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W69 YUA, 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

How do I check the history of W69 YUA?

You can check the full history of W69 YUA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W69 YUA registered?

W69 YUA is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 8 June 2000.

Is W69 YUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W69 YUA shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W69 YUA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W69 YUA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.