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W277 RBK

2000 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW277 RBK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2014

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2013 145,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 134,604 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 134,604 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 118,132 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

O/s/f tyre cut in face

front to rear brake pipes corroded unable to assess full pipes due to sealer

Fail 23 Sep 2011 118,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

O/s/f tyre cut in face

Pass 26 Oct 2009 112,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 108,191 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 101,731 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 101,731 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 94,377 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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W277 RBK is a 2000 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 W277 RBK, 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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W277 RBK is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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