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W831 UMY

2000 BMW 530

Gold Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,915 mi
Last recorded94,915 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW831 UMY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 94,915 miles

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill N/S + O/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 93,919 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 92,298 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 88,196 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 84,369 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 82,719 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 80,354 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 77,314 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 73,039 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 73,039 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 67,939 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

intermittent fault to brake lights and horn

Pass 4 Jul 2015 64,003 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 60,873 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 58,572 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 58,572 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 56,370 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 55,074 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 55,074 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 52,679 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 52,679 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 51,603 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 49,762 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 22 May 2007 47,450 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 May 2006 45,238 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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W831 UMY is a 2000 BMW 530 in Gold with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 W831 UMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W831 UMY?

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What year was W831 UMY registered?

W831 UMY is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 4 July 2000.

Is W831 UMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W831 UMY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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