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W445 OBY

2000 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

149,579 mi
Last recorded149,579 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW445 OBY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 149,579 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 147,446 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 134,565 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 123,433 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 121,407 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 121,011 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 120,382 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 120,382 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 119,443 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 116,984 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 115,746 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 113,833 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 111,329 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 111,329 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 106,368 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 102,210 miles

slight exhaust leak from front flexi sections

Pass 13 Jun 2011 98,280 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 93,203 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 85,699 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 79,912 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 74,811 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)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 69,562 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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W445 OBY is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W445 OBY, 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 W445 OBY registered?

W445 OBY is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 6 July 2000.

Is W445 OBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W445 OBY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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