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V787 GMR

2000 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,144 mi
Last recorded111,144 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV787 GMR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2013 111,144 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust mount deteriorated

osf headlamp condensated

Pass 9 Nov 2013 111,144 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

centre exhaust mount deteriorated

osf headlamp condensated

Pass 13 Dec 2012 101,783 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 101,783 miles

Nearside 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 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 91,877 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 86,316 miles

N/S/F,O/S/F,N/S/R & O/S/R Brake Disc's begin: to wear.

Pass 3 Dec 2009 83,162 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Temp: repair on N/S Mirror.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 81,412 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Temp: repair on N/S mirror cover.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 77,649 miles

N/S Mirror has temp; repair but secure.

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

O/S/F, A/R/Bar Link arm upper b/joint cover insecure.

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 74,175 miles

both front tyres wearing on outside edge.

Pass 12 Dec 2005 70,188 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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V787 GMR is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V787 GMR, 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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V787 GMR is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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