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W589 NBU

2000 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,014 mi
Last recorded77,014 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW589 NBU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 77,014 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 74,169 miles

rear tyres-slight cracking on tread

Pass 22 Apr 2013 72,107 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack on the side walls

Pass 13 Apr 2012 67,893 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 63,862 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 56,146 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre has hair line crack's in tread pattern

Pass 26 Mar 2010 56,146 miles

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

offside rear tyre has hair line crack's in tread pattern

Pass 4 Mar 2009 50,542 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 45,162 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 41,245 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2006 38,757 miles

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

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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W589 NBU is a 2000 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W589 NBU, 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 W589 NBU registered?

W589 NBU is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W589 NBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W589 NBU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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