MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,913 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
both front steering arms have slight play
front lower arms have slight play in all ball joints and bushes
front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
both front steering arms have slight play
front lower arms have slight play in all ball joints and bushes
front tyres wearing on inner edges
3 centre fuel pipes heavily corroded but not leaking
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
3 centre fuel pipes heavily corroded but not leaking
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Oil leak
o/s/f steering arm has slight play
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
O/S/R Tyre Wearing On The Inside Edge
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside track arm inner joint has slight play
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Inner Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
O/S Front fog lamp lens cracked
Offside Inner Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front number plate cracked
Nearside Inner Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
O/S Front fog lamp lens cracked
Offside Inner Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
W415 SLC is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 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 W415 SLC, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of W415 SLC?
You can check the full history of W415 SLC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was W415 SLC registered?
W415 SLC is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 20 April 2000.
Is W415 SLC safe to buy?
The MOT history for W415 SLC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does W415 SLC have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W415 SLC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.