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W701 WHD

2000 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,591 mi
Last recorded138,591 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW701 WHD
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2010 138,591 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in both rear anti roll bar drop linkages.

Slight play in both rear outer susp arm bushes.

both front lower susp arms, front most have slight play in them

Fail 7 Sep 2010 138,469 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear tyres are different sizes

Pass 10 Aug 2009 129,878 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorating.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 124,500 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 110,170 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges. †Odd size tyres on front and rear axels.

Pass 3 Jul 2006 95,101 miles

nail in o/s rear tyre

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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W701 WHD is a 2000 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W701 WHD, 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 W701 WHD registered?

W701 WHD is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 18 April 2000.

Is W701 WHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W701 WHD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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