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W49 VDA

2000 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,964 mi
Last recorded87,964 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW49 VDA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 87,964 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 85,020 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 81,818 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 78,496 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 75,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 75,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 71,204 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 66,954 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 66,947 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 66,932 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 66,899 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 66,502 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 65,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 65,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 63,737 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2010 61,679 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 61,679 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 59,560 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 55,721 miles

n/s front tyre wearing low on edge

slight play in o/s rear lower ball joint

Fail 23 Apr 2008 55,721 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing low on edge

slight play in o/s rear lower ball joint

Pass 17 Apr 2007 51,427 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 44,315 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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W49 VDA is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 W49 VDA, 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 W49 VDA registered?

W49 VDA is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 3 May 2000.

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