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W533 MSL

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

184,984 mi
Last recorded184,984 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW533 MSL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 184,984 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 182,063 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 182,063 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 178,046 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 178,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 173,506 miles

Coolant leak leak around radiator ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 173,453 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak leak around radiator ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 168,916 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

N/s rear suspension arm dust cover deteriorated

O/s rear suspension arm dust cover deteriorated

Fail 9 Mar 2022 168,915 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

N/s rear suspension arm dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/s rear suspension arm dust cover deteriorated

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 164,260 miles

Front to rear fuel lines corroded

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met (18%)

Pass 27 Feb 2020 162,162 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded all fuel pipes front to rear ()

Pass 2 Mar 2019 155,116 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to Rear ()

Fail 27 Feb 2019 155,116 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Front Bushes on Rear Sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to Rear ()

Pass 26 Feb 2018 147,824 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Feb 2018 147,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 141,004 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 133,441 miles

rear discs worn

Fail 1 Mar 2016 133,436 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure internal (1.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front discs worn

front pads worn

oil leak

rear discs worn

Pass 9 Mar 2015 124,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brakes fluctuating but not excessively

both rear subframe mount bushes deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2014 112,149 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear tyres worn

Pass 25 Feb 2013 103,028 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 92,728 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 79,362 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 79,218 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 62,351 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 55,323 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

front exhaust flexi pipes slightly blowing

Pass 4 Mar 2008 51,949 miles

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

pads need inspecting wearing low ?

Fail 4 Mar 2008 51,949 miles

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

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

pads need inspecting wearing low ?

Pass 2 Mar 2007 48,196 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 44,425 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 MSL is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MSL, 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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W533 MSL is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 18 July 2000.

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