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W997 WHR

2000 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,757 mi
Last recorded106,757 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW997 WHR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 106,757 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 106,757 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 5 Apr 2016 94,433 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 94,433 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine light on

Pass 2 May 2015 92,250 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre has wearing in inner edge and cracking on outer edge

offside rear tyre has slight wearing in inner edge

Fail 2 May 2015 92,250 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre has wearing in inner edge and cracking on outer edge

offside rear tyre has slight wearing in inner edge

Pass 27 Dec 2013 89,919 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2013 89,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 87,706 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 85,193 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 85,193 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 82,132 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 82,132 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 79,128 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 73,405 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 65,753 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 62,211 miles

creaking noise nearside front brake caliper

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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W997 WHR is a 2000 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W997 WHR, 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 W997 WHR registered?

W997 WHR is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 3 August 2000.

Is W997 WHR safe to buy?

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