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NBZ 9963

2000 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,286 mi
Last recorded127,286 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBZ 9963
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 127,286 miles

hand brake low reading's 17%

Fail 5 Mar 2012 127,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 113,623 miles

front / rear brake pads appear low [check asap]

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm with inner/outer shoulders below 1mm [LEGAL TIME TEST]

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm with cut in outer wall [change asap]

offside front tyre worn to 3mm with inner/outer shoulders worn 2mm

offside rear tyre worn 2mm with cut across tread [change asap]

Fail 14 Jan 2011 113,623 miles

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

front / rear brake pads appear low [check asap]

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm with inner/outer shoulders below 1mm [LEGAL TIME TEST]

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm with cut in outer wall [change asap]

offside front tyre worn to 3mm with inner/outer shoulders worn 2mm

offside rear tyre worn 2mm with cut across tread [change asap]

Pass 12 Feb 2010 100,059 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 100,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 90,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Apr 2008 81,582 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 66,876 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 66,876 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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NBZ 9963 is a 2000 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NBZ 9963, 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 NBZ 9963 registered?

NBZ 9963 is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is NBZ 9963 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBZ 9963 shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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