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W564 NBL

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

251,544 mi
Last recorded251,544 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW564 NBL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 251,544 miles

Front tyres edges worn

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Oct 2011 251,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres edges worn

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/R inner side light inop

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Oct 2010 234,085 miles

Both front back plates missing one mounting

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Slight misting on rear diff

Slight play in N/S/R knuckle joint

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Wipers smearing

Fail 19 Oct 2010 234,083 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front back plates missing one mounting

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/R outer side light inop

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Slight misting on rear diff

Slight play in N/S/R knuckle joint

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Wipers smearing

Pass 27 Oct 2009 216,021 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

fuel pipe corroded but not leaking.

windscreen washers out of adjustment.

windscreen wiper smearing slightly.

Fail 23 Oct 2009 215,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

fuel pipe corroded but not leaking.

windscreen washers out of adjustment.

windscreen wiper smearing slightly.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 195,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in nearside steering track arm

Fail 22 Oct 2008 194,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in nearside steering track arm

Fail 30 Oct 2007 176,178 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

offside and nearside front drop link gaiters split

slight corrosion on fuel pipes

Pass 30 Oct 2007 176,178 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front drop link gaiters split

slight corrosion on fuel pipes

Pass 23 Oct 2006 154,007 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 153,911 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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 NBL is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NBL, 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 NBL is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 11 April 2000.

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