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W837 ACK

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

128,727 mi
Last recorded128,727 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW837 ACK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 128,727 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 126,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 126,252 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 125,432 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 124,761 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 123,893 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 123,265 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 122,229 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 121,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 120,066 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 118,891 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 117,730 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 116,467 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 115,423 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 113,873 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 112,565 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 111,530 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 111,530 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 104,533 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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W837 ACK is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 W837 ACK, 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

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What year was W837 ACK registered?

W837 ACK is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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