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V1 RMH

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,777 mi
Last recorded78,777 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 RMH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 78,777 miles

Both front exhaust flex minor blow

Pass 4 Sep 2024 78,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both front flexible joints damaged and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 78,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both front flex section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 78,101 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both front flex section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 77,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 75,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both front flexy minor blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 75,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both front flexy minor blow (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 75,627 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 75,627 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 75,459 miles

exhaust flexi pipe has slight damage and slight leak

Pass 7 Aug 2018 74,498 miles

BOTH REAR WHEELS HAVE SLIGHT BUCKLE

FLEXI PIPE ON EXHAUST HAS SMALL LEAK

Fail 6 Aug 2018 74,498 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

BOTH REAR WHEELS HAVE SLIGHT BUCKLE

FLEXI PIPE ON EXHAUST HAS SMALL LEAK

Pass 30 Aug 2017 73,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe slight blow (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 71,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from Flexi Joint (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 68,601 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 66,580 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 66,580 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 65,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 63,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2011 61,227 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Aug 2010 56,294 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the edges

Nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2009 51,857 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the edges

Both front wiper blades are not clearing very well

Pass 28 Aug 2008 47,836 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 44,548 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 39,958 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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V1 RMH is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V1 RMH, 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 V1 RMH registered?

V1 RMH is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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