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W674 ODE

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

76,227 mi
Last recorded76,227 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW674 ODE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 76,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (front pipe flexies x2) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front (floor to sill corroded)

Fail 16 Oct 2025 76,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (and o/s/f) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (front pipe flexies x2) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front (floor to sill corroded)

Pass 7 Nov 2024 75,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (front pipe flexi) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front (sill corroded)

Fail 25 Oct 2024 75,834 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and o/s/r (rear arms) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (front pipe flexi) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front (sill corroded)

Pass 18 Oct 2023 75,110 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 74,591 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 74,019 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop/link/post (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 73,523 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 72,390 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 71,129 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi's (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 69,935 miles

OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM

Pass 22 Jun 2016 68,991 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 67,532 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 66,857 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 65,847 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 65,230 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 64,246 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 63,161 miles

plastic cover fitted under engine

Pass 26 Jun 2009 62,141 miles

offside washer jet part blocked

Fail 25 Jun 2009 62,116 miles

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

offside washer jet part blocked

Pass 28 Jun 2008 61,025 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 75,946 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 50,440 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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W674 ODE is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W674 ODE, 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 W674 ODE registered?

W674 ODE is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 11 July 2000.

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