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W56 RBB

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

231,997 mi
Last recorded231,997 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW56 RBB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 231,997 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

underside of vehicle heavily undesealed

Fail 1 Nov 2018 231,191 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting frontal area of rear tyre well (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at diesel fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 226,109 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears inner shoulders (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides 30kg, corrosion (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 226,102 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp on solid when sidelight is on (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears inner shoulders (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides 30kg, corrosion (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 213,742 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 213,692 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack across window (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 203,041 miles

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 191,640 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 178,798 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 178,757 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 167,175 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 151,901 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 137,917 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 137,917 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 122,107 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 109,626 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 97,318 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2007 97,318 miles

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

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

both rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2007 86,446 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 86,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 73,217 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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W56 RBB is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver 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 W56 RBB, 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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W56 RBB is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 11 March 2000.

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