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W557 VDN

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

200,911 mi
Last recorded200,911 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW557 VDN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 200,911 miles

both front tyres 3mm

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2015 196,474 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 191,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2013 183,505 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 171,419 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 156,515 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 142,792 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 129,413 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 129,413 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 114,950 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 108,002 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 99,759 miles

1.slight blow on exhaust front pipe †2.n/s rear fuel pipes corroded †3.surface corrosion on o/s front brake pipe †4.slight play in o/s front steering rack end †5.front pipe exhaust mount corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2006 99,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

†1.slight blow on exhaust frontpipe flexi †2.n/s rear fuel pipes corroded †3.surface corrosion on o/s front brake pipe †4.slight play in o/s front steering rack end †5.front exhaust pipe mount corrpded

Pass 21 Nov 2005 92,134 miles

1.rear tyres low on tread †2.corrosion on front to rear brake pipe †and clip damaged †

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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W557 VDN is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W557 VDN, 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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W557 VDN is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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