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W264 ULM

2000 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

262,027 mi
Last recorded262,027 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW264 ULM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 262,027 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/ofs (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 262,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/ofs (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 261,942 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides pipes to front flexis heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under covers and plastic under sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills and under floors

Pass 7 Apr 2022 259,954 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all of vehicles (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

under body and side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody components

Pass 27 Oct 2020 259,567 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 259,559 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2019 25,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 251,149 miles

Central Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 243,332 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 243,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 235,104 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 234,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower sill section at jacking point (5.2.6)

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle or inside (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged split showing inner (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Central Rear seat belt buckle not visable

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high bulb incorrect colour (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 9 Apr 2016 227,014 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint back arm (2.4.G.2)

oil leak dripping from undersheild

Pass 11 Apr 2015 216,732 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre fuel pipes from tank to engine have heavy top rust corrosion.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/R brake disc bake plate corroded, catching slightly on the brake disc.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 212,656 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 212,655 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 198,685 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 198,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 191,853 miles

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

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

front to back fuel pipes corroded. no leaks detected

Fail 2 Apr 2012 191,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front to back fuel pipes corroded. no leaks detected

Pass 30 Mar 2011 183,501 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 179,119 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 179,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 163,242 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 163,239 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 155,754 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 135,195 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 124,511 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 124,511 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 ULM is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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