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W272 RGU

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,334 mi
Last recorded173,334 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW272 RGU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 173,334 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 173,334 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 167,788 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2013 156,805 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 156,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust bracket missing from gearbox

Fuel pipes under vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2012 140,999 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 139,474 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 138,227 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 137,301 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 136,153 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 129,401 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 121,406 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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W272 RGU is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 W272 RGU, 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 W272 RGU registered?

W272 RGU is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 14 March 2000.

Is W272 RGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W272 RGU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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