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W853 TUJ

2000 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

174,207 mi
Last recorded174,207 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW853 TUJ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2016 174,207 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 165,173 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 162,699 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 155,592 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 148,399 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 141,487 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 136,025 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 128,583 miles

all under body brake pipes greased

Pass 13 Feb 2008 121,261 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 114,171 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 106,256 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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W853 TUJ is a 2000 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W853 TUJ, 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 W853 TUJ?

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What year was W853 TUJ registered?

W853 TUJ is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W853 TUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W853 TUJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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