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W453 MAP

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

150,065 mi
Last recorded150,065 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW453 MAP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 150,065 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 147,758 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 147,757 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 140,836 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 136,742 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 136,742 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 May 2012 130,380 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 123,822 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 123,821 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 114,537 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 114,537 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 107,920 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 107,919 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 95,299 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 95,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S outer washer jet N/W (Blocked)

Rear inner b/pads seem abit low

Pass 10 Oct 2005 88,341 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 88,340 miles

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

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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W453 MAP is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver 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 W453 MAP, 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 W453 MAP registered?

W453 MAP is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 22 March 2000.

Is W453 MAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W453 MAP shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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