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A16 KTR

2000 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

103,286 mi
Last recorded103,286 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 KTR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 103,286 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 88,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides getting hard (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 79,219 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 67,903 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 67,315 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 66,209 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 65,830 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2014 65,830 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2013 65,460 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 63,989 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 63,273 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 62,734 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 62,033 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 60,565 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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A16 KTR is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 A16 KTR, 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 A16 KTR registered?

A16 KTR is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 8 December 2000.

Is A16 KTR safe to buy?

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