MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,962 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front tyre close to limit on edges and has a chunk out of the outer wall
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front caliper creaking when footbrake applied
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front tyre close to limit on edges and has a chunk out of the outer wall
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front caliper creaking when footbrake applied
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front tyre slightly perished
Nearside Rear hub lower bush has slight play
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both wiper blades split
engine covers and undertrays fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Slight play in N/S/R lower hub bush
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Slight play in N/S/R lower hub bush
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W538 BCE is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver 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 W538 BCE, 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 W538 BCE registered?
W538 BCE is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 2 June 2000.
Is W538 BCE safe to buy?
The MOT history for W538 BCE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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