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W627 WAM

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,956 mi
Last recorded140,956 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 140,956 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both side (2.5.A.1c)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both side side seal (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 140,956 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working x2 side (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both side (2.5.A.1c)

Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 140,553 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2015 136,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 136,090 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 126,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 116,564 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 104,754 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2011 104,754 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 98,610 miles

both lower arm outer bushes slight play

Fail 9 Jun 2010 98,610 miles

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

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

both lower arm outer bushes slight play

Pass 28 Apr 2009 90,980 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR ROLL BAR DROP LINKS

Pass 29 Mar 2008 84,402 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 84,408 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 76,568 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 67,903 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 WAM is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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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W627 WAM is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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