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W883 NBY

2000 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

145,741 mi
Last recorded145,741 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW883 NBY
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 145,741 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 139,995 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 137,766 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 137,602 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 137,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 137,586 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 135,358 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 132,213 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 126,870 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 120,769 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre perishing

rear anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside and offside droplinks

Fail 15 Jul 2015 120,769 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre perishing

rear anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside and offside droplinks

Pass 17 Jun 2014 119,296 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside droplink

Fail 10 Jun 2014 119,281 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 12,883 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 112,825 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 111,827 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 111,827 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 110,891 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 110,891 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 108,770 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 107,655 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 103,547 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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W883 NBY 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 77.3%.

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 W883 NBY, 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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W883 NBY is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 23 June 2000.

Is W883 NBY safe to buy?

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