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M14 GWR

2000 BMW 530

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

181,156 mi
Last recorded181,156 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM14 GWR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 181,156 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 168,552 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 168,552 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 162,682 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 162,674 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 155,180 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 155,044 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 143,256 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 133,207 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 128,831 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 128,831 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 124,457 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 122,264 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 122,254 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 119,061 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 119,048 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 115,113 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 99,104 miles

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 3 Nov 2006 84,476 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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M14 GWR is a 2000 BMW 530 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 M14 GWR, 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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M14 GWR is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 16 November 2000.

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