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W203 SWP

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,697 mi
Last recorded177,697 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW203 SWP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 177,697 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 175,792 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 166,574 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 158,419 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 153,552 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 143,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2012 133,318 miles

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

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

front exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2011 125,684 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 125,684 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 125,425 miles

both rear anti roll bar bushes split and weak

brakepipes covered in unknown substance

front discs slightly worn and corroded

rear diff leaking oil slightly

slight lift and play in both front ball joints

slight play in steering rack

unable to check under vehicle properly due to plastic covers

Fail 1 Aug 2008 125,425 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear anti roll bar bushes split and weak

brakepipes covered in unknown substance

front discs slightly worn and corroded

rear diff leaking oil slightly

slight lift and play in both front ball joints

slight play in steering rack

unable to check under vehicle properly due to plastic covers

Pass 1 Oct 2007 125,227 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low

diff oil slightly leaking

offside rear outer wheel arch previousley scratched

oil leak

wipers slightly worn

Pass 31 Oct 2006 118,971 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 112,701 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 112,697 miles

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

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

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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W203 SWP is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W203 SWP, 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 W203 SWP registered?

W203 SWP is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 22 May 2000.

Is W203 SWP safe to buy?

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