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A11 SLU

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,306 mi
Last recorded124,306 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 SLU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 124,306 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Lower sill slightly corroded.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 122,731 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 115,967 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 115,811 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside headlight lens deteriorated.

Pass 25 Jul 2017 115,741 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 115,741 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 109,965 miles

large under shields fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2015 105,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 96,655 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 92,109 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 87,587 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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A11 SLU is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2000 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 124,529 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A11 SLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A11 SLU registered?

A11 SLU is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 7 December 2000.

Is A11 SLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 SLU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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