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W989 NBY

2000 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

260,220 mi
Last recorded260,220 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW989 NBY
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2019 260,220 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine missfire, (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits engine missfire, (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated, (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 249,491 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 249,491 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 238,945 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 238,944 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear above axle, (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear above axle, (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 226,776 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 212,158 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 198,413 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 197,963 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 182,906 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 182,162 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 166,797 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 153,722 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 140,791 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 126,638 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 126,088 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 111,755 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 97,690 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 97,685 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 84,544 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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W989 NBY is a 2000 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W989 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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What year was W989 NBY registered?

W989 NBY is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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