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W364 PRB

2000 BMW 530

White Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

131,546 mi
Last recorded131,546 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW364 PRB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 131,546 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 131,543 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 125,116 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 125,099 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine UNABLE TO CHECK DUE TO EXHAUST (7.4.B.3b)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside ABS SENSOR WIRES INSECURE & UNDERSIDE FITTED WITH UNDERTRAYS

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 112,506 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2014 112,424 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 106,277 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 May 2014 106,277 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 May 2013 101,298 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 101,281 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 May 2012 226,416 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 226,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 217,179 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 217,179 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2010 200,608 miles

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

Exhaust heat sheild insecure at rear

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside rear tyre worn at both edges

Fail 12 May 2010 200,608 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Exhaust heat sheild insecure at rear

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside rear tyre worn at both edges

Pass 20 May 2009 186,213 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 167,682 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 167,289 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 150,426 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 150,426 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2006 128,924 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2006 128,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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W364 PRB is a 2000 BMW 530 in White with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 W364 PRB, 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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W364 PRB is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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