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SCZ 9725

2000 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

214,674 mi
Last recorded214,674 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCZ 9725
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 214,674 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 214,674 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 198,709 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 198,706 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

r/o/s door will not open

Pass 29 Sep 2009 175,209 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 175,206 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 157,515 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

cannot open rear o/s door from inside or out

Fail 16 Oct 2008 157,507 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

cannot open rear o/s door from inside or out

suspension tilting to o/s

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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SCZ 9725 is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SCZ 9725, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SCZ 9725 registered?

SCZ 9725 is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 18 May 2000.

Is SCZ 9725 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCZ 9725 shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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