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W423 KNU

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,258 mi
Last recorded193,258 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 193,258 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 185,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm 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 Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 180,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2021 180,035 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2020 176,440 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front sub frame and rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

age related rust underneath of the vehicle

both bottom sill has corrosion

covers fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2020 176,440 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front sub frame and rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

age related rust underneath of the vehicle

both bottom sill has corrosion

covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2019 169,965 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2018 164,658 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 159,575 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 152,949 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 148,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel leak in compartment area ?

Fail 30 Mar 2015 148,039 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel leak in compartment area ?

Pass 2 Apr 2014 145,312 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2013 137,956 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 134,956 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2012 134,955 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2011 129,820 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 122,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre slightly cut

Pass 24 Mar 2009 117,201 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 117,163 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 112,666 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 105,765 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 105,665 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 105,265 miles

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

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 KNU is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KNU, 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 KNU is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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