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W353 JBV

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,639 mi
Last recorded120,639 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW353 JBV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 120,639 miles

has major oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2013 120,631 miles

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

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

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

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

has major oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2011 116,063 miles

OIL LEAK REAR DIFF OIL LEAK AT ENG AREA

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 116,063 miles

OIL LEAK REAR DIFF OIL LEAK AT ENG AREA

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 110,045 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 110,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 102,910 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 95,623 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 95,620 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 89,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 83,006 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 83,006 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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W353 JBV is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W353 JBV, 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 W353 JBV registered?

W353 JBV is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W353 JBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W353 JBV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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