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W244 RRA

2000 BMW 530

Gold Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,405 mi
Last recorded201,405 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW244 RRA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 201,405 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 201,403 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres; outer tread wear

offside front inner steering arm has slight play at its fixings

Pass 12 Aug 2010 194,043 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 177,337 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 173,289 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 173,285 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 170,941 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 157,435 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 157,435 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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W244 RRA is a 2000 BMW 530 in Gold with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 W244 RRA, 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 W244 RRA registered?

W244 RRA is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 3 July 2000.

Is W244 RRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W244 RRA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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