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W823 LEC

2000 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,803 mi
Last recorded42,803 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW823 LEC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2026 42,803 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 36,185 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 32,053 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 31,982 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 31,962 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 31,881 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 31,646 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 31,381 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 30,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Jul 2011 29,854 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 26,611 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 25,063 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 23,624 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 22,466 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 19,068 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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W823 LEC is a 2000 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W823 LEC, 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 W823 LEC?

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What year was W823 LEC registered?

W823 LEC is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W823 LEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W823 LEC shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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