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X986 NCS

2000 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

171,532 mi
Last recorded171,532 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX986 NCS
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 171,532 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 169,796 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 169,796 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 168,192 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 166,424 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 164,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 162,724 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2009 161,274 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 157,305 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 156,793 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 133,467 miles

INDICATOR BULBS STARTING TO FADE SLIGHTLY IN COLOUR

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 6 Nov 2006 115,031 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 115,030 miles

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

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

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

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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X986 NCS is a 2000 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X986 NCS, 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 X986 NCS registered?

X986 NCS is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X986 NCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X986 NCS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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