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W563 OEF

2000 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

202,712 mi
Last recorded202,712 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW563 OEF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 202,712 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 196,467 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 191,753 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 189,312 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 175,249 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 159,271 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre inner wall perishing

Pass 28 Nov 2012 153,879 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 153,877 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 153,237 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 148,171 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 141,758 miles

Offside rear disc pitted

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2009 141,757 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear disc pitted

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2008 136,285 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 136,278 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 130,409 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 121,111 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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W563 OEF is a 2000 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 W563 OEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W563 OEF registered?

W563 OEF is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 10 July 2000.

Is W563 OEF safe to buy?

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