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W994 GWL

2000 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

204,540 mi
Last recorded204,540 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW994 GWL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 204,540 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to perish

Pass 16 Jan 2016 197,696 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 192,577 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges of tread

nearside rear tyre worn down to wear indicator bars

Pass 6 Jan 2014 190,450 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 189,768 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 189,768 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 186,261 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 182,512 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 179,376 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 175,144 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 164,879 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 152,881 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 136,472 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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W994 GWL is a 2000 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 W994 GWL, 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 W994 GWL registered?

W994 GWL is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 3 April 2000.

Is W994 GWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W994 GWL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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