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W264 HES

2000 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,202 mi
Last recorded145,202 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW264 HES
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2023 145,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer central sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Boot floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Both saddle bushes worn

Offside Front Wing heavily corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2022 141,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 141,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 137,680 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 137,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 134,899 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 134,898 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 129,696 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 125,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front jacking point corroded

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 123,097 miles

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 117,960 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2015 117,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at jacking point (5.2.6)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2014 114,544 miles

nearside front track rod inner balljoint has slight play

Fail 14 Oct 2014 114,513 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

nearside front track rod inner balljoint has slight play

Pass 4 Nov 2013 109,071 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 106,265 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 100,175 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 95,067 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 95,067 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 95,068 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 95,068 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust heatshield insecure

front discs worn

Pass 16 Jun 2009 81,483 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 81,483 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 75,087 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 75,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 67,632 miles

advise exhaust front pipe to cat blown

advise n/s/f and o/s/f tyres perished to excess

advise o/s/r and n/s/r tyres close to wearband

Pass 25 Sep 2006 61,692 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 61,287 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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W264 HES is a 2000 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W264 HES, 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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W264 HES is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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