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W568 RPG

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

113,025 mi
Last recorded113,025 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW568 RPG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 113,025 miles

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

both front nearside and offside Steering rack gaiters appear slightly insecure, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 28 May 2025 112,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated At calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated At calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

both front nearside and offside Steering rack gaiters appear slightly insecure, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 16 Feb 2024 109,140 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 109,129 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 97,525 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 90,712 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 80,352 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak o/s into under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 80,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak o/s into under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 79,321 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 79,295 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 79,267 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 76,191 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 72,773 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 71,150 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 69,372 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2013 69,372 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 68,079 miles

air bag light on

osf foglamp damaged

water leak osf bumper area

Fail 22 Nov 2011 67,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 67,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 66,035 miles

osf tyre cracking between threads

Pass 10 Nov 2009 63,504 miles

front under tray missing

o/s/f front lower suspension arm is worn

offside front tyre worn,nearing 1.6mm & is perished within tread area.

water in nearside head lamp

Pass 6 Nov 2008 60,347 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 60,347 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 57,391 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Nov 2007 57,391 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 53,217 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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W568 RPG is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 W568 RPG, 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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W568 RPG is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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