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W865 NEN

2000 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,072 mi
Last recorded67,072 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW865 NEN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 67,072 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 64,786 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 60,446 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 57,999 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 54,836 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 52,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear sill corroded, but not within 30cm

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 51,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 51,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s washer not fully working. enough water from drivers side to clean screen

Pass 2 Feb 2018 50,759 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 49,364 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 48,405 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 48,405 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 47,043 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 44,994 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 42,757 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 40,460 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 40,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 37,901 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 29 Mar 2010 36,287 miles

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

both front tyres wearing outside edge

Pass 9 Apr 2009 34,043 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 31,285 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 26,847 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 22,637 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 22,571 miles

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

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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W865 NEN is a 2000 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 W865 NEN, 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 W865 NEN registered?

W865 NEN is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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