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W425 OSF

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,770 mi
Last recorded153,770 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW425 OSF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 153,770 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust heat shields loose

front discs required at pad change

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

rear subframe bushes starting to split

Fail 6 Jul 2010 153,770 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

exhaust heat shields loose

front discs required at pad change

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

rear subframe bushes starting to split

Pass 25 Jul 2009 141,889 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

raer n umber plate starting to deterioate

Pass 2 Aug 2008 127,126 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 127,126 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 109,568 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 90,305 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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W425 OSF is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W425 OSF, 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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What year was W425 OSF registered?

W425 OSF is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W425 OSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W425 OSF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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