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W533 AEO

2000 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,233 mi
Last recorded195,233 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW533 AEO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 195,233 miles

Offside parking brake low reading

brake pad warning lamp on

oil leak

sills weld repairs and corrosion

slight play offside rear suspension joint

Pass 29 Jun 2015 193,814 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 186,589 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 186,589 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 178,491 miles

both front sidelights dim but working

traction control light illuminated

Fail 12 Jun 2013 178,491 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both front sidelights dim but working

traction control light illuminated

Pass 14 Jun 2012 170,082 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 163,713 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 163,636 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 149,769 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 143,365 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 143,365 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 135,526 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 129,017 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 116,091 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 102,345 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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W533 AEO is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W533 AEO, 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 W533 AEO registered?

W533 AEO is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is W533 AEO safe to buy?

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