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W735 RAA

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,853 mi
Last recorded106,853 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW735 RAA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 106,853 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 106,853 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 101,151 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 92,374 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 92,357 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front brake sensor wire wrong side of shock

Pass 11 Jan 2016 83,733 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 80,557 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 77,434 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 77,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 73,700 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 70,109 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 66,287 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 61,180 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 57,098 miles

rear reg plate dirty

Fail 21 Feb 2008 52,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 52,937 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 48,566 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 41,958 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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W735 RAA is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W735 RAA, 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 W735 RAA registered?

W735 RAA is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W735 RAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W735 RAA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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