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W803 VAR

2000 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,189 mi
Last recorded177,189 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW803 VAR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 177,189 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 177,189 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 172,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2019 172,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2018 168,204 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 161,990 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 161,990 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 156,889 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 151,610 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 151,610 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 144,113 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 135,521 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 135,521 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 127,785 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 121,217 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 117,535 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 113,280 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 108,550 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 102,006 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 97,185 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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W803 VAR is a 2000 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 W803 VAR, 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 W803 VAR registered?

W803 VAR is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 15 March 2000.

Is W803 VAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W803 VAR shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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