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W622 NLB

2000 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW622 NLB
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both damp (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both damp (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019
Fail 13 Nov 2019

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Nov 2018

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2017
Pass 18 Nov 2016 169,222 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 168,200 miles

bonnet - very difficult to open due to faulty safety catch

Fail 8 Dec 2015 168,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

bonnet - very difficult to open due to faulty safety catch

Pass 10 Nov 2014 163,944 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2014 163,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2013 155,730 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2012 146,203 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 135,681 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 124,810 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 103,408 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 95,220 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 85,193 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 74,148 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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W622 NLB is a 2000 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 W622 NLB, 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 W622 NLB registered?

W622 NLB is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 6 March 2000.

Is W622 NLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W622 NLB shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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