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W716 NGU

2000 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

178,905 mi
Last recorded178,905 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW716 NGU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 178,905 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 167,165 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 150,901 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 135,988 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 135,988 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 126,435 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 120,150 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 107,750 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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W716 NGU is a 2000 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W716 NGU, 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

How do I check the history of W716 NGU?

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What year was W716 NGU registered?

W716 NGU is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 27 March 2000.

Is W716 NGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W716 NGU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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