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W526 TNG

2000 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

40,001 mi
Last recorded40,001 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW526 TNG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 40,001 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 39,893 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s&o/s front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 39,778 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 39,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 39,710 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 38,593 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 37,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2018 35,760 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 34,294 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays restrict inspection

Pass 28 Apr 2016 32,961 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 31,465 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 29,864 miles

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 27,981 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 25,409 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 23,390 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 21,766 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 18,286 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2008 16,933 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 15,460 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 13,914 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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W526 TNG is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 W526 TNG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W526 TNG registered?

W526 TNG is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 4 May 2000.

Is W526 TNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W526 TNG shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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