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W546 EGC

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,931 mi
Last recorded84,931 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW546 EGC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 84,931 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 82,738 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

hand brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 10 Jul 2019 82,737 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

hand brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 10 Jul 2018 79,783 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded under tray area ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside wiper will need replacing soon

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 79,782 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded under tray area ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside wiper will need replacing soon

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 77,618 miles

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

wiper blades poor

Pass 9 Jul 2016 74,709 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front slight covering of water round headlight

Offside Front tyre worn outside edge

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Rear slight play in wheel

Rear brake pads 60% worn

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 68,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside dip beam image poor

oil leak on rear diff

Pass 5 Jun 2014 59,641 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 45,743 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 35,802 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 36,883 miles

slight oil leak from differential

Pass 24 May 2010 35,070 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 33,207 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 30,498 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 28,885 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 24,045 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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W546 EGC is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 W546 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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W546 EGC is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 4 May 2000.

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