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W742 WEU

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

131,884 mi
Last recorded131,884 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW742 WEU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 131,884 miles

Undertrays/sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2022 130,206 miles

Undertrays/sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2021 128,686 miles

Undertrays/sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2020 128,307 miles

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

Sill covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2019 128,100 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 127,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 116,350 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 116,350 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 104,291 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and is perished on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 103,541 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 102,473 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 101,067 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 99,453 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 97,095 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 94,516 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 91,499 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 87,211 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 82,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 75,865 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 68,514 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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W742 WEU is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 W742 WEU, 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 W742 WEU registered?

W742 WEU is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 20 July 2000.

Is W742 WEU safe to buy?

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