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W338 RBK

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,293 mi
Last recorded138,293 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW338 RBK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2011 138,293 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 128,520 miles

offside front tyre has outer sidewall damage (no cords visible)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 116,790 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 105,636 miles

both front tyres worn on edges (no cords visible)

play in offside front steering arm

Pass 1 Feb 2007 92,105 miles

n/s headlight pattern marginal

Pass 8 Feb 2006 83,519 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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W338 RBK is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W338 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W338 RBK registered?

W338 RBK is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 5 April 2000.

Is W338 RBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W338 RBK shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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