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W627 RPF

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,022 mi
Last recorded127,022 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW627 RPF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 127,022 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 124,111 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 118,653 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 113,559 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 113,556 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 110,325 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 110,126 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 110,110 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 107,255 miles

Metal fuel pipes corroded but not leaking.

Fail 10 Sep 2013 107,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Metal fuel pipes corroded but not leaking.

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 103,804 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 96,925 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 90,891 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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W627 RPF is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 W627 RPF, 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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W627 RPF is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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