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W409 NLB

2000 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

254,195 mi
Last recorded254,195 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW409 NLB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 254,195 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to nearside rear inner sill panel

corrosion to offside rear inner and outer sill panel

Pass 9 Oct 2024 249,983 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 242,498 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 237,237 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 237,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 232,819 miles

Corrosion to both rear outer sills

Fuel tank slightly loose offside tank strap broken/corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside rear & nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 232,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to both rear outer sills

Fuel tank slightly loose offside tank strap broken/corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside rear & nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 227,755 miles

Corrosion to offside rear inner sill, outside a prescribed area

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 27 Mar 2019 216,028 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 207,203 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 196,697 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 183,411 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 17,756 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 162,875 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front propshaft rubber joint is worn

Pass 17 Apr 2014 162,875 miles

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

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

front propshaft rubber joint is worn

Pass 25 Mar 2013 150,003 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 149,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 142,042 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 141,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 132,199 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 112,959 miles

air bag warning lamp on.....

damage to n/s/f door & wing....

front brake discs corroding, surfice corrosion on rears....

n/s & o/s/r tyres worn inner edges & getting close to limit....

n/s/r brake pipe corroding.....

nail in n/s/f tyre tread.....

play in n/s & o/s/r anti roll bar link ball joints , advise replacements....

water in n/s headlamp....

Fail 8 Mar 2010 112,268 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre inner side wall in poor condition

Pass 4 Mar 2009 95,656 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 75,806 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 59,747 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 54,103 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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W409 NLB is a 2000 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W409 NLB, 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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W409 NLB is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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