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W606 MVY

2000 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,666 mi
Last recorded163,666 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW606 MVY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 163,666 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 154,257 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 143,466 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 143,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 134,210 miles

front registration plate deteriorated

Fail 29 Apr 2008 134,210 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

front registration plate deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2007 122,759 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 108,593 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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W606 MVY is a 2000 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 W606 MVY, 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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What year was W606 MVY registered?

W606 MVY is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 18 May 2000.

Is W606 MVY safe to buy?

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