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W635 NWE

2000 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,798 mi
Last recorded155,798 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW635 NWE
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 155,798 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Slight Damage Underside Due To Lowering

Fail 5 Feb 2021 155,797 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible After Market HIDs Fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill Badly Rusted Through At Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible After Market HIDs Fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill Badly Rusted Through At Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Middle Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Slight Damage Underside Due To Lowering

Pass 18 Dec 2019 149,929 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 140,189 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 130,335 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyre treads and inner sidewalls cracking

Fail 6 Jul 2017 130,334 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

both front tyre treads and inner sidewalls cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2016 122,897 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2015 118,061 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 105,859 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 90,869 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 87,119 miles

slight play n/s front ball joint

Fail 20 Jan 2012 87,119 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

slight play n/s front ball joint

Pass 9 Dec 2010 77,678 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 77,677 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2009 70,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 May 2009 70,414 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 66,622 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 63,052 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 55,350 miles

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

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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W635 NWE is a 2000 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W635 NWE, 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 W635 NWE registered?

W635 NWE is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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