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W558 OBO

2000 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,360 mi
Last recorded179,360 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW558 OBO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 179,360 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 May 2020 179,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 157,974 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 157,948 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 136,718 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 136,659 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 130,004 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 129,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Hazard warning switch faulty front and rear indicator staying on when in off position (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded mainline brake pipe to nearside rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded mainline brake pipe to offside rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front brake pad wear indicator lead broken

nearside rear secondary position lamp not working

Pass 21 May 2015 123,996 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 123,996 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 107,416 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 90,330 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 74,807 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2011 71,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre wearing in centre tread

Fail 27 May 2011 71,252 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre wearing in centre tread

Pass 7 May 2010 64,612 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 58,288 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 58,265 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 53,847 miles

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

exhaust hangers worn

o/s rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 7 Apr 2007 49,635 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 43,925 miles

all brake pads getting low

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

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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W558 OBO is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W558 OBO, 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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W558 OBO is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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