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W62 DME

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

184,776 mi
Last recorded184,776 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW62 DME
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 184,776 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 175,145 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 165,686 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 155,427 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 142,741 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 128,370 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 126,493 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 120,838 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 116,199 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 111,126 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 106,443 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust blowing from both front flexi pipes

fuel pipes corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2015 106,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Offside 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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust blowing from both front flexi pipes

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2014 99,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear brake pipes starting to corrode

fuel pipes starting to corrode

offside front to rear both brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 20 Apr 2013 93,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2012 89,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2011 84,705 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 78,516 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 69,731 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 63,133 miles

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

n/s park brake effort low

Pass 10 Aug 2007 55,682 miles

advanced wear on front and rear tyres.

Fail 10 Aug 2007 55,677 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

advanced wear on front and rear tyres.

Pass 14 Aug 2006 47,975 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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W62 DME is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W62 DME, 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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W62 DME is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W62 DME safe to buy?

The MOT history for W62 DME shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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