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W327 URP

2000 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

168,388 mi
Last recorded168,388 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW327 URP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 168,388 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 168,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 151,221 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes

Corrosion to fuel pipes

N/S/F tyre on wear indicators

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 150,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion to brake pipes

Corrosion to fuel pipes

N/S/F tyre on wear indicators

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 135,116 miles

rear pads worn

Fail 31 Oct 2011 135,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front anti-roll bar drop link boots split

rear pads worn

Pass 5 Nov 2010 126,990 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 126,990 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 113,146 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 106,680 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 99,041 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 91,958 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 84,476 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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W327 URP is a 2000 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W327 URP, 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 W327 URP registered?

W327 URP is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W327 URP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W327 URP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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