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W836 RSX

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

203,951 mi
Last recorded203,951 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW836 RSX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 203,951 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear section of floor corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2018 195,112 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 195,105 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 186,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Nearside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2017 186,211 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Nearside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 170,949 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 154,262 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

outer sills covered

Pass 3 Mar 2014 132,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps slightly condensated

offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 26 Feb 2013 116,701 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn out of shape on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2012 96,443 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 84,284 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 66,751 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 48,444 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 48,444 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Oct 2007 35,822 miles

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

nearside front tyre on legal minimum limit

Pass 27 Jul 2006 31,303 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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W836 RSX 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 81.3%.

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 W836 RSX, 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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W836 RSX is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 4 July 2000.

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