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W802 TLA

2000 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,509 mi
Last recorded145,509 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW802 TLA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 145,509 miles

N/s/f headlamp misted.

O/s/r exhaust rubber not attached to exhaust.

O/s/r tyre worn un-evenly.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 145,509 miles

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

N/s/f headlamp misted.

O/s/r exhaust rubber not attached to exhaust.

O/s/r tyre worn un-evenly.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 143,808 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 143,808 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 137,538 miles

ns headlight poor

Pass 8 Sep 2009 129,072 miles

exhaust blow at front flexy pipe

Fail 8 Sep 2009 129,072 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust blow at front flexy pipe

Pass 5 Sep 2008 116,157 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 116,157 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

both rear tyres are worn to the minimum legal limit of 1.6mm

Fail 21 Aug 2007 98,572 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 21 Aug 2007 98,572 miles

offside front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2006 86,684 miles

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link arm

Pass 26 Aug 2005 74,808 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN BADLY ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

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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W802 TLA is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green 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 W802 TLA, 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 W802 TLA registered?

W802 TLA is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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