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W448 JSL

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

276,222 mi
Last recorded276,222 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW448 JSL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 May 2017 276,222 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' objects hanging from mirror (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

suspect headlamp units are the wrong type (lefthand drive)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 262,259 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 244,723 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 227,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 227,971 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 210,712 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 210,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 190,924 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 190,495 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

propshaft joint worn excessively

Pass 28 Jan 2009 162,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 129,920 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Dec 2007 129,920 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Dec 2006 102,994 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 102,994 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 73,419 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 73,419 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2005 59,269 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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W448 JSL is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W448 JSL, 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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W448 JSL is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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