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W467 OFS

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,649 mi
Last recorded166,649 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW467 OFS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 166,649 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 166,638 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2010 157,766 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 151,508 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 138,851 miles
Fail 26 May 2008 138,851 miles

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

both front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 May 2007 130,189 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 130,189 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2006 113,053 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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W467 OFS is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W467 OFS, 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 W467 OFS registered?

W467 OFS is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 26 June 2000.

Is W467 OFS safe to buy?

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