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W736 SCS

2000 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,838 mi
Last recorded140,838 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW736 SCS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 140,838 miles

Centre Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 131,185 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 131,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

near side center floor fule pipe slight corroded

near side front ant roll bar linkgae cover split

near side front steering arm slight play

near side front tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

off side front tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

offside rear tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

Pass 29 Oct 2010 166,190 miles

fuel pipes corroudet

Pass 28 Oct 2009 161,895 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 161,895 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 157,225 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 149,169 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise front brake pad check

advise o/s/r brake pipe is just legal and is just passing mot criteria

brake warning light on

Pass 26 Sep 2006 136,647 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 118,542 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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W736 SCS is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W736 SCS, 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 W736 SCS registered?

W736 SCS is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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