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W743 UTW

2000 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

208,720 mi
Last recorded208,720 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW743 UTW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 208,720 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 208,703 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2016 193,746 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 188,584 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 183,511 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 179,552 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 171,930 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 171,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 165,528 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 165,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 158,809 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 148,261 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 105,861 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 97,373 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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W743 UTW is a 2000 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W743 UTW, 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 W743 UTW registered?

W743 UTW is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W743 UTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W743 UTW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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