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W772 RST

2000 BMW 530

Green Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,329 mi
Last recorded141,329 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW772 RST
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 141,329 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 137,429 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Inner steering gaiter damage

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 132,399 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 132,286 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 124,175 miles

Centre Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 124,175 miles

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

Centre Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 119,343 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 114,583 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

rear diff. mist.

Pass 19 Jan 2013 107,420 miles

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

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

WET TEST

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 100,609 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2012 100,609 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 97,219 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 91,025 miles

o/s/r upper suspension ball joint worn/play (just acceptable)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 90,935 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r upper suspension ball joint worn/play (just acceptable)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 78,617 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 78,617 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 78,571 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

leak from dif

Pass 15 Nov 2007 68,279 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 56,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W772 RST is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W772 RST, 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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W772 RST is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 25 July 2000.

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