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W806 CBW

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

198,558 mi
Last recorded198,558 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW806 CBW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 198,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 187,871 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 187,871 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 176,779 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear cracks in tyre

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

Offside Rear cracks in tyre

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2017 176,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear cracks in tyre

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

Offside Rear cracks in tyre

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2016 164,964 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 159,892 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 159,892 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 155,412 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 148,212 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 141,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 137,770 miles

O/S h/light image slightly off but OK & over 50 %

Pass 24 Jul 2010 134,351 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 130,670 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 125,491 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 124,572 miles

Nearside 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 16 Jun 2006 109,004 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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W806 CBW is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W806 CBW, 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 W806 CBW registered?

W806 CBW is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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