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W776 OAS

2000 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,457 mi
Last recorded114,457 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW776 OAS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 114,457 miles

Central Rear exhaust heat shield is broken

Diesel injector leak off pipes are damp, indicating a possible fuel leak.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2016 105,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre has a deep split in the tread

front to rear breather/fuel metal pipe is corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2016 105,986 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective insecure (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre has a deep split in the tread

front to rear breather/fuel metal pipe is corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2015 97,633 miles

fuel pipes corroded

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 16 Nov 2015 97,633 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside middle (front to rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint offside rear upper (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Nov 2014 89,575 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front level link broken.both front brake back plates rattle.both front drag link bushes soft.offside rear tyre feathering.

Fail 5 Nov 2014 89,575 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front level link broken.both front brake back plates rattle.both front drag link bushes soft.offside rear tyre feathering.

Pass 27 Nov 2013 81,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front drag link bushes soft.headlamp level link broken.

Pass 28 Nov 2012 76,170 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2011 67,158 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 67,158 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f backing plate loose.front auto headlamp adjuster broken.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 58,313 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 58,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 58,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2009 50,245 miles

fuel pipes starting to corrod

Fail 9 Jun 2009 50,239 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

fuel pipes starting to corrod

Pass 20 Aug 2008 49,836 miles

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

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

all fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2007 43,257 miles

SMALL GAS LEAK AT EXHAUST FLEXI PIPE

Pass 27 Jun 2006 31,365 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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W776 OAS is a 2000 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W776 OAS, 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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W776 OAS is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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