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W814 YUA

2000 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,243 mi
Last recorded169,243 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW814 YUA
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 169,243 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 169,243 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 163,833 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 163,833 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 155,657 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 145,866 miles

centre to rear brake pipes corroding advise attention

o/s + n/s front brake discs in poor condition

o/s + n/s front flasher bulbs starting to fade - advise replace

slight damage front reg plate

slight damage to n/s rear light lens - not showing white

slight wear o/s + n/s rear brake discs

Fail 19 Jan 2012 145,849 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

centre to rear brake pipes corroding advise attention

o/s + n/s front brake discs in poor condition

o/s + n/s front flasher bulbs starting to fade - advise replace

slight damage front reg plate

slight damage to n/s rear light lens - not showing white

slight wear o/s + n/s rear brake discs

Pass 19 Jan 2011 134,488 miles

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

brake pipes to o/s + n/s rear flexys corroding - advise attention

brake pipes to o/s front flexy corroding - advise attention

front to rear brake pipes corroding - advise attention

o/s + n/s front brake discs in poor condition but not affecting performance

o/s + n/s rear brake discs in poor condition but not affecting performance

o/s front anti-roll link slightly worn joint - advise replace

some condensation o/s + n/s headlights - advise attention

Pass 22 Jan 2010 176,974 miles

slight damage front reg plate

slight wear front brake discs

some brake pipes starting to corrode - advise attention

some condensation o/s + n/s headlights

Fail 20 Jan 2010 176,974 miles

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

slight wear front brake discs

o/s handbrake - slighty low effort

slight damage front reg plate

some brake pipes starting to corrode - advise attention

some condensation o/s + n/s headlights

Pass 29 Jul 2008 101,639 miles

n/s front anti-roll link in poor condition - ball joint gaiter split

o/s handbrake slightly low

slight damage front reg.plate

some corrosion brake pipes at o/s rear

some wear o/s + n/s front brake discs

Pass 2 Aug 2007 92,581 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 84,964 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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W814 YUA is a 2000 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W814 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.

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W814 YUA is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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