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W791 HGV

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

187,956 mi
Last recorded187,956 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW791 HGV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2013 187,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2012 172,481 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 172,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 161,235 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 152,133 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 152,133 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 151,908 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 142,866 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 139,123 miles

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

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

both headlamp reflectors temporarily secured in correct position, self leveling system does not appear to work.

unable to view both front brake pipes under covering and front section of front to rear under plastic covers

windscreen wiper blades poor

Fail 22 Jan 2009 139,123 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

unable to view both front brake pipes under covering and front section of front to rear under plastic covers

windscreen wiper blades poor

Pass 19 Feb 2008 127,617 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 127,608 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

spare tyre has cut deep enough to reach reinforcing above permitted size for mot.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 115,305 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2007 115,286 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 99,155 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on outer edges.

Both headlamps have condensation on lenses.

N/S/R brake pipe slightly corroded.

Rear handbrake readings low.

Fail 13 Feb 2006 99,155 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on outer edges.

Both headlamps have condensation on lenses.

N/S/R brake pipe slightly corroded.

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear handbrake readings low.

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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W791 HGV is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W791 HGV, 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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W791 HGV is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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