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W824 VAR

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

267,913 mi
Last recorded267,913 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW824 VAR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2015 267,913 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres worn on edges

front exhaust mount corroded

fuel pipes corroded

slight play in offside front steering rack inner joint

slight play in offside rear lower hub bush

slight wear in front propshaft doughnut

Pass 18 Jan 2014 260,413 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

slight play in offside rear lower hub bush

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 19 Jan 2013 252,524 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

offside front sidelight dim

Pass 13 Feb 2012 244,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres badly worn on edges

front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

slight play in both rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 15 Jan 2011 233,041 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 219,349 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 208,633 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2008 199,872 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 193,532 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 193,522 miles

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

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

n/s outer sill corroded

slight damage to o/s mirror glass

Pass 6 Mar 2006 184,747 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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W824 VAR is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W824 VAR, 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 W824 VAR registered?

W824 VAR is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 22 March 2000.

Is W824 VAR safe to buy?

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