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W615 SBF

2000 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

170,852 mi
Last recorded170,852 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW615 SBF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 170,852 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 162,892 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 162,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 153,251 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.NOISE N/S/R WHEEL?MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.O/S/R TYRE EDGE WORN.

Fail 17 Sep 2012 153,216 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.NOISE N/S/R WHEEL?MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.O/S/R TYRE EDGE WORN.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 144,152 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 144,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 136,225 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.

Fail 4 Aug 2010 136,224 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

SCREEN DAMAGE.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 128,393 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 128,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

PLAY MISC COMPONENTS STEERING/SUSPENSION.MISC LIGHT CORROSION.

Pass 11 Sep 2008 119,311 miles

N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR-AIM ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

Fail 1 Sep 2008 119,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

SCREEN DAMAGE.INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.GENERAL MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.O/S+N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.N/S/F ROLL BAR LINK BOOT SPLIT.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 109,083 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 109,082 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 93,989 miles

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

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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W615 SBF is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W615 SBF, 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 W615 SBF registered?

W615 SBF is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W615 SBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W615 SBF shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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