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W48 NWG

2000 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,390 mi
Last recorded136,390 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW48 NWG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 136,390 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear inner sidewalls cracked

Fail 25 Jul 2018 136,342 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear inner sidewalls cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2017 134,170 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 129,921 miles

front and rear discs fairly rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2015 123,377 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 116,509 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 109,403 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 103,908 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 98,087 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 95,198 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 87,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

park brake imbalance 34%

Fail 6 Feb 2008 79,216 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

handbrake imbalance 49%

Pass 6 Feb 2008 79,216 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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)

handbrake imbalance 49%

Pass 15 Feb 2007 69,963 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake imbalance 40%

Pass 18 Feb 2006 59,283 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 59,283 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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W48 NWG is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W48 NWG, 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 W48 NWG registered?

W48 NWG is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W48 NWG safe to buy?

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