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W723 NLD

2000 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,870 mi
Last recorded124,870 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW723 NLD
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 124,870 miles

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area rusted under painted area has been previously repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 124,869 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area rusted under painted area has been previously repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 124,285 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 124,285 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 124,071 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 124,070 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn ALl 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 123,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 119,464 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2021 119,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 110,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Diff has oil leak

Pass 17 May 2019 100,442 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 100,442 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Suspension system inoperative Both rear (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2018 90,389 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 81,767 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 81,767 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 71,194 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2016 71,194 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine oil too low

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2015 62,980 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 52,441 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 51,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 39,807 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 39,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 28,308 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 25,858 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 24,064 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 24,064 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f & n/s/f disc is worns cutomer advised

Pass 23 Jun 2009 20,952 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 20,952 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 18,700 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 18,698 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 17,581 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 16,170 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 15,658 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 12,385 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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W723 NLD is a 2000 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W723 NLD, 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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W723 NLD is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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