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W241 DGU

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,261 mi
Last recorded206,261 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW241 DGU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 206,261 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Pass 3 Jan 2025 206,218 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 206,218 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 205,899 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 205,680 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 200,082 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 200,081 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 197,006 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamp lens condition deteriorated

Fail 27 Nov 2019 197,006 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamp lens condition deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2018 186,047 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 186,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 179,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 170,071 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 169,775 miles

Fuel pipe leaking front to rear(corroded) (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 158,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 150,217 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil at minimum level

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 2 Oct 2014 150,091 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil at minimum level

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Oct 2013 136,066 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 136,066 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 129,589 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Fail 3 Oct 2011 123,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 123,695 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 112,991 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 96,983 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres on wear limits on inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2008 88,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 80,797 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 72,600 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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W241 DGU is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W241 DGU, 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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W241 DGU is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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