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X209 ENM

2000 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

121,699 mi
Last recorded121,699 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX209 ENM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 121,699 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears and front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive (needs attention) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

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

front number plate cracked

nearside headlight dip dim and slightly discoloured (needs attention)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 26 Oct 2022 121,671 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 121,545 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 121,545 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 121,156 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 121,156 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 118,380 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 118,380 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 113,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

brake pad warning light stays on

Fail 12 Feb 2018 113,221 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

brake pad warning light stays on

Pass 6 May 2016 101,761 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2016 101,761 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 13 Jun 2015 101,754 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 98,182 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 98,182 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)

centre brake light not working

Pass 7 Jun 2013 92,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

bonnet damaged (hard to open)

o/s washer jet weak

Fail 7 Jun 2013 92,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

bonnet damaged (hard to open)

o/s washer jet weak

Fail 1 Mar 2012 88,277 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 88,277 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 87,164 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 87,164 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 82,326 miles

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

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)

advise offside rear tyre side wall

Fail 9 Dec 2009 82,287 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

advise offside rear tyre side wall

Pass 16 Dec 2008 78,357 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 73,233 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2006 64,113 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 55,288 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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X209 ENM is a 2000 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 X209 ENM, 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 X209 ENM registered?

X209 ENM is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X209 ENM safe to buy?

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