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W544 NLK

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

129,837 mi
Last recorded129,837 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW544 NLK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 129,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near front outer wall has a cut but not yet reached cords

Pass 27 Jun 2011 121,094 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 121,085 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 116,824 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 116,824 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 110,288 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 110,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 104,453 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 104,262 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 May 2007 95,950 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 95,950 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 87,100 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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W544 NLK is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W544 NLK, 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 W544 NLK registered?

W544 NLK is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W544 NLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W544 NLK shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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