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W974 UVV

2000 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

134,386 mi
Last recorded134,386 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW974 UVV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 134,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 131,595 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 124,628 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 122,661 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 116,069 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 108,858 miles

slight wear to both rear suspension lower ball jionts

Pass 29 Jun 2015 102,456 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 29 Jun 2015 102,456 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 4 Jun 2014 98,004 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 95,426 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 88,061 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 82,251 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 73,248 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 73,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 May 2009 73,324 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 66,004 miles

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

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

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

vehicl has just met the minimum brake performence on service and parking brake at the time of test therefore it may require brake repair in future

Fail 2 Jun 2008 66,004 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

vehicl has just met the minimum brake performence on service and parking brake at the time of test therefore it may require brake repair in future

Pass 30 Aug 2007 64,341 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 59,483 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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W974 UVV is a 2000 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 W974 UVV, 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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W974 UVV is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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