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A5 NUK

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

188,028 mi
Last recorded188,028 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 NUK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 188,028 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 186,665 miles

Surface corrosion underbody of vehicle

Pass 4 Sep 2017 180,152 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 180,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 166,906 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 148,978 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 148,978 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 131,380 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 115,224 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 102,538 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 96,092 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre low on outer edge - just pass

Fail 23 Feb 2011 96,048 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre low on outer edge - just pass

Pass 16 Feb 2010 88,126 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brakes noisey

o\s\f tyre outer wall damage

rear reg plate perishing

Fail 15 Feb 2010 88,126 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brakes noisey

o\s\f tyre outer wall damage

rear reg plate perishing

Pass 17 Feb 2009 79,994 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 79,994 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 70,103 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 70,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 62,181 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 62,175 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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A5 NUK is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A5 NUK, 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 A5 NUK registered?

A5 NUK is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 2 September 2000.

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