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W849 PTR

2000 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

172,870 mi
Last recorded172,870 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW849 PTR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 172,870 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 171,301 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 168,607 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 166,784 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 164,660 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 160,051 miles

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

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

air bag lihgt indicating afault with with system

n/side and o/side front windows fitted with tint film

Pass 17 Dec 2010 152,076 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 139,590 miles

damage tgo o/s/f tyre sidewall

o/s hand brake `lazy`

Pass 20 Oct 2008 123,706 miles

n/s/r tyre tread close to limit.....

Fail 1 Oct 2008 123,694 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

some wear on all brake discs

Pass 20 Sep 2007 100,063 miles

bolt in n/s/r tyre tread..

Pass 25 Oct 2006 80,659 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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W849 PTR is a 2000 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 W849 PTR, 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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W849 PTR is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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