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W748 NLA

2000 BMW 530

Green Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

249,073 mi
Last recorded249,073 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW748 NLA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 249,073 miles

Nearside Front inner rack end has slight play

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

Offside Front inner rack end has slight play

pad warning light on

Fail 12 Oct 2015 249,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front inner rack end has slight play

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

Offside Front inner rack end has slight play

pad warning light on

Pass 21 Oct 2014 213,957 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 213,938 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 173,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear numberplate deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2012 160,890 miles

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

headlamp washers not working

Fail 23 Feb 2012 160,799 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

headlamp washers not working

Pass 17 Feb 2011 146,390 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 146,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 131,924 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 113,535 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 102,626 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 82,987 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 82,987 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2005 62,112 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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W748 NLA is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W748 NLA, 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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W748 NLA is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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