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N13 ELN

2000 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

229,546 mi
Last recorded229,546 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN13 ELN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 229,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing badly on outer edge

rear tyres perished and close to limit

Pass 8 Oct 2012 222,939 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

warning light on dash

Fail 5 Nov 2011 215,690 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 215,690 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 205,074 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 191,028 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 172,568 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 172,568 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 158,664 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 158,664 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 142,681 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 123,158 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 123,158 miles

Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N13 ELN is a 2000 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N13 ELN, 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 N13 ELN registered?

N13 ELN is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is N13 ELN safe to buy?

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