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W351 NNA

2000 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,006 mi
Last recorded160,006 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW351 NNA
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2013 160,006 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 158,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake discs lightly scored

engine oil leak

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre bald on inside edge

offside front brake disc slightly pitted on inside face

offside front tyre balding on both edges

rear differential leaking oil

Fail 4 Jun 2011 158,560 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake discs lightly scored

engine oil leak

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre bald on inside edge

offside front brake disc slightly pitted on inside face

offside front tyre balding on both edges

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 30 Apr 2010 153,102 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 5 May 2009 140,461 miles

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

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2008 129,481 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 May 2008 129,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 125,806 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 117,550 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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W351 NNA 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 W351 NNA, 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 W351 NNA registered?

W351 NNA is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 9 June 2000.

Is W351 NNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W351 NNA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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