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W432 RTV

2000 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,648 mi
Last recorded196,648 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW432 RTV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 196,648 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 188,222 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 179,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 161,562 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 149,113 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 149,113 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 137,636 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 137,636 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 125,641 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 111,795 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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W432 RTV is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W432 RTV, 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

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What year was W432 RTV registered?

W432 RTV is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 8 March 2000.

Is W432 RTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W432 RTV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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