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W409 VBV

2000 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,928 mi
Last recorded119,928 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW409 VBV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 119,928 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 113,720 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 107,184 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 107,183 miles

Fuel system component leaking Pipe from fuel filter to pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 102,454 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both front flexy pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 97,953 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 95,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 94,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3. mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 91,117 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 91,116 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 86,141 miles

hand brake effort 16%

Pass 30 Mar 2017 83,209 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 79,523 miles

reduced effort from nearside park brake

Pass 26 Mar 2015 75,715 miles

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

reduced effort from nearside rear brake.

Pass 31 Mar 2014 73,323 miles

reduced effort from nearside psrk brake.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 70,475 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 70,475 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 68,177 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 66,120 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 60,875 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 58,050 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)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 55,961 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 51,441 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 48,938 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 VBV is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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