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W423 GBE

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

131,358 mi
Last recorded131,358 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW423 GBE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 131,358 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 127,152 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 127,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 122,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and also has a cut (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 119,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 115,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 112,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 112,224 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 107,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2018 104,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 May 2018 104,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2017 101,441 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2017 101,441 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 97,178 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2016 97,122 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 92,100 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 92,100 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 87,475 miles

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

both front tyres are worn on edges

Pass 8 May 2013 82,975 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 78,196 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 73,739 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 73,620 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 70,373 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 66,059 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 61,468 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 56,939 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 49,977 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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W423 GBE is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 W423 GBE, 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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W423 GBE is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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