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V802 HLF

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,434 mi
Last recorded153,434 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV802 HLF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 153,434 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x 2 / o/s rear upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint / nearside rear and o/s front d/ bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroding

Fail 29 Mar 2018 153,430 miles

Fuel pipe leaking around filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and nearside rear sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm / nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x 2 / o/s rear upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint / nearside rear and o/s front d/ bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 30 Mar 2017 145,338 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt / nearside rear upper (2.4.G.2)

both rear and o/s front tyres close to wear bars

slight corrossion to both rear and n/s front centre sills

Fail 30 Mar 2017 145,336 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt / nearside rear upper (2.4.G.2)

both rear and o/s front tyres close to wear bars

slight corrossion to both rear and n/s front centre sills

Pass 1 Apr 2016 136,742 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint and n/s rear (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2016 136,740 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and n/s rear upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint and n/s rear (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 130,055 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 123,790 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 118,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 112,925 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 105,972 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 98,472 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 92,555 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 86,463 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 79,964 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 72,542 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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V802 HLF is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V802 HLF, 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 V802 HLF registered?

V802 HLF is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 24 January 2000.

Is V802 HLF safe to buy?

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