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W721 PTE

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,002 mi
Last recorded105,002 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW721 PTE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 105,002 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 105,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 79,000 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 90,179 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Oil leak on engine

Play in front lower suspension arm ball joints

Play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Rear brake discs scored slightly

Slight play in rear suspension arms

Slight play in steering rack track rods

Pass 13 Aug 2010 90,179 miles

Oil leak on engine

Play in front lower suspension arm ball joints

Play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Rear brake discs scored slightly

Slight play in rear suspension arms

Slight play in steering rack track rods

Pass 29 Jul 2009 86,695 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 86,695 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 86,677 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 86,677 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 81,107 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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W721 PTE is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W721 PTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W721 PTE registered?

W721 PTE is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W721 PTE safe to buy?

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