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W696 KSF

2000 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

215,751 mi
Last recorded215,751 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW696 KSF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 215,751 miles

Nearside Front D-bush has slight play

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front D-bush has slight play

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 208,127 miles

Offside Front worn outer edge

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

all brake discs worn

Fail 2 Feb 2016 208,127 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front worn outer edge

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

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

all brake discs worn

Pass 8 May 2015 197,599 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 2 May 2015 197,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front shock damp

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 23 Apr 2014 183,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2013 170,006 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn low inner edge close to limit

offside rear tyre worn wearing inner edge

Fail 19 Apr 2013 170,006 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn low inner edge close to limit

offside rear tyre worn wearing inner edge

Pass 5 May 2012 155,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust flexy deteriorated and has slight blow

offside front mirror temp repair

rear brake pads worn

Pass 14 Apr 2011 140,747 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2010 128,274 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 May 2009 114,722 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 99,483 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 May 2008 99,480 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2007 88,512 miles

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

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

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

front discs corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2006 75,544 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 60,274 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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W696 KSF is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W696 KSF, 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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W696 KSF is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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