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W303 EHR

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

161,467 mi
Last recorded161,467 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW303 EHR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 161,467 miles

front number plate cracked

front wheel rims dented

horn weak

nearside front tyre very badly worn on edges and 2-3mm

offside front fog light cracked

rear number plate damaged

Fail 13 May 2013 161,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

front wheel rims dented

horn weak

nearside front tyre very badly worn on edges and 2-3mm

offside front fog light cracked

rear number plate damaged

wipers poor

Pass 18 May 2012 151,426 miles

nearside front wheel rim badly dented

slight play steering rack

Fail 17 May 2012 151,422 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

headlight lenes damaged

nearside front wheel rim badly dented

nearside handbrake reading low

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

slight play steering rack

Pass 8 Apr 2011 133,998 miles

a/c belt missing

front pads and discs very low

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

rear pads and discs very low

slight play nearside rear roll bar link

Fail 5 Apr 2011 133,998 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

a/c belt missing

front pads and discs very low

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

nearside rear tyre on wear bars

rear pads and discs very low

slight play nearside rear roll bar link

Pass 7 Apr 2010 120,959 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Apr 2010 120,959 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 106,954 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 106,954 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 92,582 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 92,582 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 71,436 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 66,760 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 66,755 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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W303 EHR is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 W303 EHR, 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 W303 EHR registered?

W303 EHR is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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