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W228 DMH

2000 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,379 mi
Last recorded164,379 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 DMH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2011 164,379 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 164,479 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine oil level low,engine knocking

Fail 30 Dec 2010 164,479 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

FRONT WASHERS NEED RE-AIMING TO HIT SCREEN BETTER

Pass 1 Dec 2009 164,479 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 164,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 160,025 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2007 154,495 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 137,034 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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W228 DMH is a 2000 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W228 DMH, 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 W228 DMH registered?

W228 DMH is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W228 DMH safe to buy?

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