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W758 SYB

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

156,586 mi
Last recorded156,586 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW758 SYB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 156,586 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 156,582 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

nearside front brake wear indicator wire insecure

Pass 8 Aug 2012 147,430 miles

advise park brake efficiency on limit

Fail 8 Aug 2012 147,428 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive 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)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 136,756 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 136,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 128,428 miles

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

advise n/s/r tyre on limit

Fail 4 Aug 2010 128,424 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

advise n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 5 Aug 2009 117,788 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 106,757 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 106,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 95,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 81,742 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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W758 SYB is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W758 SYB, 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 W758 SYB registered?

W758 SYB is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 19 June 2000.

Is W758 SYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W758 SYB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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