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W37 CBY

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,965 mi
Last recorded174,965 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW37 CBY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 174,965 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 169,996 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 169,792 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 162,304 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 155,655 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 May 2016 155,266 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 145,107 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 141,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre perished

nearside rear lower arm has slight movement in outer bush

Pass 26 Mar 2013 140,625 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 140,625 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 135,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 128,885 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 114,107 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 114,054 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2008 103,472 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 103,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 89,423 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 89,423 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 73,993 miles

Condensation in n/s headlamp.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 73,993 miles

Condensation in n/s headlamp.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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W37 CBY is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W37 CBY, 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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W37 CBY is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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