MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,741 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
OSF coil spring corroded
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to NSR (3.6.B.2c)
Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
corrosion to sills NSR & OSR
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output over painted black (1.1.A.3d)
nearside rear child seat fitted
presenter adviced
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. requires repair adjustments (3.7.B.6b)
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect adjusters not in good working order (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output over painted black (1.1.A.3d)
nearside rear child seat fitted
presenter adviced
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. requires repair adjustments (3.7.B.6b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
presenter adviced
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
presenter adviced
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
exhaust downpipe is blowing at flexible joint
o/s rear tyre is worn to 1. 6mm limit on inner edge
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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W451 BKN is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 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 W451 BKN, 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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W451 BKN is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 19 May 2000.
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