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W307 EEO

2000 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

193,294 mi
Last recorded193,294 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW307 EEO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 193,294 miles

n/s/r sill corroded partly coverd by sill trim

Fail 12 Oct 2015 193,083 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/r sill corroded partly coverd by sill trim

Pass 7 Nov 2014 171,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2013 147,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 133,603 miles

NSF washer jet poor.

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 123,204 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 112,679 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 99,650 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 99,283 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 84,694 miles

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

ADVISE SLIGHT MOVEMENT AND WEAR IN REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR DROP LINKS

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 73,919 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 60,126 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 59,692 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 59,674 miles

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

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

Offside 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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W307 EEO is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W307 EEO, 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 W307 EEO registered?

W307 EEO is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 17 July 2000.

Is W307 EEO safe to buy?

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