MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
262,027 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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
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
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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))
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))
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)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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
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
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)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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)
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
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
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)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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