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W543 EGC

2000 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW543 EGC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2021

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020
Pass 12 Feb 2019
Pass 8 Feb 2018

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 97,102 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 95,500 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 95,500 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 91,596 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 91,596 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 88,271 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 83,349 miles

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

near side rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 26 Apr 2011 77,638 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 77,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside 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 Apr 2010 74,449 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 69,861 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 64,471 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 60,512 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 53,249 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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W543 EGC is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W543 EGC, 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 W543 EGC registered?

W543 EGC is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 5 May 2000.

Is W543 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W543 EGC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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