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W538 BCE

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,962 mi
Last recorded160,962 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW538 BCE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 160,962 miles

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)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 160,962 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 149,319 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 149,212 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 149,187 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 149,001 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 146,585 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 146,585 miles

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)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 141,132 miles

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 131,948 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 131,747 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 122,647 miles

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 115,143 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 104,565 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 93,764 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 78,935 miles

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.

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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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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W538 BCE is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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