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W415 SLC

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

209,913 mi
Last recorded209,913 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW415 SLC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 209,913 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 198,303 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 193,769 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2015 193,762 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 187,903 miles

3 centre fuel pipes heavily corroded but not leaking

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2014 187,903 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 182,764 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 29 Sep 2012 172,809 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 166,050 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 159,420 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 151,492 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 144,213 miles

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)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 144,205 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 130,576 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 115,760 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 98,764 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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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.

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W415 SLC is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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