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W128 XNM

2000 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

274,678 mi
Last recorded274,678 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW128 XNM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 274,678 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 247,783 miles

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

o/s/f spot lamp cracked

Fail 25 Feb 2011 247,776 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

o/s/f spot lamp cracked

Pass 15 Feb 2010 217,048 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak top rear of engine

Pass 16 Feb 2009 186,829 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 186,825 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 160,681 miles

all jack blocks missing

oil weeping from rear diff (both sides)

slight play felt in steering rack when shook at roadwheel

Pass 22 Feb 2007 136,048 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 117,798 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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W128 XNM is a 2000 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W128 XNM, 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 W128 XNM registered?

W128 XNM is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 21 March 2000.

Is W128 XNM safe to buy?

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