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W564 EJO

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

97,797 mi
Last recorded97,797 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW564 EJO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 97,797 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reverse lamp inop

Fail 20 Mar 2025 97,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reverse lamp inop

Pass 2 Apr 2024 87,740 miles

Engine management light inoperative

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Steering rack end ()

Offside Rear Reverse lamp in operative

Fail 2 Apr 2024 87,739 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine management light inoperative

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Steering rack end ()

Offside Rear Reverse lamp in operative

Pass 14 Mar 2023 75,579 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking on treads and wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 75,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking on treads and wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 70,479 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 70,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 70,472 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe along side fuel tank on offside rear inner sill (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front flexi joints (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 70,183 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 69,560 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

offside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2018 67,030 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 64,389 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 64,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 63,155 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nearside and offside (4.2.A.1a)

offside parking brake low

Fail 2 Sep 2016 63,155 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nearside and offside (4.2.A.1a)

offside parking brake low

Pass 24 Sep 2015 61,574 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 60,492 miles

MIDDLE PIPE SLIGHT LEAK

Fail 29 Sep 2014 60,492 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

MIDDLE PIPE SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 26 Sep 2013 56,492 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 56,486 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 53,372 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 53,372 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 49,025 miles

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

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

Poly belt badly cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2010 45,439 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 42,450 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 39,664 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 33,327 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 30,839 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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W564 EJO is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 W564 EJO, 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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W564 EJO is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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