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W243 RRB

2000 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,352 mi
Last recorded91,352 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW243 RRB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 91,352 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 90,602 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 86,918 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 83,369 miles

O/s and N/s rear upper arm dust gaitors are split

Pass 12 Apr 2010 77,517 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 70,569 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 66,228 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 59,418 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 51,471 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 51,471 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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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W243 RRB is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W243 RRB, 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

How do I check the history of W243 RRB?

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What year was W243 RRB registered?

W243 RRB is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 14 June 2000.

Is W243 RRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W243 RRB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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