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W871 UBM

2000 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

225,375 mi
Last recorded225,375 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW871 UBM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 225,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "d" bush worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "d" bush worn (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front nail in tread

Fail 27 Jul 2015 225,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "d" bush worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "d" bush worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front nail in tread

Fail 31 Jul 2014 215,323 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 215,323 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 203,106 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 194,543 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 194,543 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 181,223 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 173,353 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 164,471 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

number plates stuck on top of original number plates

Pass 18 Mar 2008 162,927 miles

nearside rear anti roll bar link slightly worn

surface corrosion rear brake discs

Fail 18 Mar 2008 162,927 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

nearside rear anti roll bar link slightly worn

surface corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 4 Apr 2007 155,006 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 138,040 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 138,040 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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W871 UBM 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 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 W871 UBM, 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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What year was W871 UBM registered?

W871 UBM is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W871 UBM safe to buy?

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