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W624 WAM

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW624 WAM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear upper brake lines covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2025

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2023

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively insulation condition (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing borderline (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear borderline

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively insulation condition (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 42,496 miles

Offside Front Condensation in headlamp

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2021 42,493 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Condensation in headlamp

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor cracking to both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2020

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor cracking to both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 31 May 2018 36,481 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Punctured

Fail 24 May 2018

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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 Nail in tyre Punctured

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2017 33,485 miles

off side front disc corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 31,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Under-panels fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2015

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise minor cracking to all tyre,s.

advise unable to read mileage

Pass 27 May 2014 24,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2014 24,047 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 21,736 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2013 21,689 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2012 20,034 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2011 18,577 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 17,445 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 16,510 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 13,823 miles

NS WASHER JET NOT WORKING BUT OS JET DOES NS AS WELL AS OS

Pass 21 May 2007 11,078 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 8,224 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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W624 WAM 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 76.9%.

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 W624 WAM, 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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W624 WAM is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 1 May 2000.

Is W624 WAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W624 WAM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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