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W300 SJE

2000 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

256,896 mi
Last recorded256,896 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW300 SJE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 256,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint close to fail (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel has a lot of negative camber

Offside Rear handbrake efficiency low

Pass 1 Jun 2015 249,165 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2015 249,131 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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 22 May 2014 238,254 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes showing corrosion

Pass 20 May 2013 228,194 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 219,635 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 207,903 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 207,873 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 200,309 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 193,375 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 May 2009 193,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2008 188,220 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 181,794 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 176,286 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 168,800 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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W300 SJE is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W300 SJE, 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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W300 SJE is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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