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W853 WMJ

2000 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,975 mi
Last recorded111,975 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW853 WMJ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 111,975 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 106,835 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 106,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 105,219 miles

rear b/pipe getting rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2009 103,582 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 102,203 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 100,416 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 100,416 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 95,651 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2006 95,090 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 83,038 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 82,915 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front registration plate slight damage.

o/s headlight unit wet inside.

service brake pedal creeps.

tyres worn on edges.

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 WMJ is a 2000 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W853 WMJ, 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 W853 WMJ registered?

W853 WMJ is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 21 June 2000.

Is W853 WMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W853 WMJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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