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W754 SDS

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

213,323 mi
Last recorded213,323 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW754 SDS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 213,323 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strut (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear play at wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jan 2016 208,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 202,648 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pipes greased hampering fully inspection

sill cover fitted hampering fully inspection of sills

Pass 20 Dec 2013 198,433 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 181,887 miles

Both front brake pipes show signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Jan 2013 181,885 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both front brake pipes show signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2012 158,108 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 158,108 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 131,289 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 131,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 121,433 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 109,664 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 98,147 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 85,022 miles

exhaust bracket corroded

mainline brake pipes corroded †

o/s brake disc slightly pitted

rear drop links worn

Fail 4 Dec 2006 85,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust bracket corroded

mainline brake pipes corroded near limit

rear drop links becoming worn

Pass 2 Dec 2005 69,625 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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W754 SDS is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W754 SDS, 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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W754 SDS is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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