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W157 NJH

2000 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,076 mi
Last recorded135,076 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 NJH
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 135,076 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 134,560 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 131,439 miles

1 front tyres wearing low on outside edges

2. outer sills not tested due to plastic sill covers fitted

3. off side rear tyre wearing low on outside edge

Pass 6 May 2015 127,260 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 127,256 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

screw in osf tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2014 122,615 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2013 118,815 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 114,793 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 114,793 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 111,297 miles

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

n/s headlamp slightly condensation

Pass 21 Apr 2010 107,960 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 107,958 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 103,718 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 103,644 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 99,557 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 91,119 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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W157 NJH is a 2000 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W157 NJH, 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 W157 NJH registered?

W157 NJH is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 26 June 2000.

Is W157 NJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W157 NJH shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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