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W573 DGU

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

222,970 mi
Last recorded222,970 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW573 DGU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 222,970 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 212,239 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 202,208 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 193,560 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 181,723 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 169,217 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 157,484 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 146,006 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 146,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 130,131 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pipes starting to corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2008 130,131 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pipes starting to corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2007 123,719 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2006 115,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 115,585 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2005 107,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 107,035 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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W573 DGU is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W573 DGU, 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 W573 DGU registered?

W573 DGU is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 10 August 2000.

Is W573 DGU safe to buy?

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