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X221 ENM

2000 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,358 mi
Last recorded50,358 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX221 ENM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 50,358 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 49,886 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 49,221 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 47,567 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 44,296 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 41,553 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 41,553 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 37,517 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 37,457 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 34,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 16 Sep 2011 34,747 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 28 Sep 2010 30,771 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 29,024 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 29,013 miles

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

advise front brake discs

Pass 26 Sep 2008 26,218 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 24,721 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 22,968 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 19,867 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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X221 ENM is a 2000 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X221 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X221 ENM registered?

X221 ENM is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X221 ENM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X221 ENM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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