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W839 SBH

2000 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

209,884 mi
Last recorded209,884 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW839 SBH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 209,884 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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

both front anti roll bar(D) bushes deteriated

Fail 27 Feb 2014 209,478 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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

both front anti roll bar(D) bushes deteriated

Pass 27 Feb 2013 193,573 miles

osr outer sill and metal brake pipes corroded along side of fuel tank

Fail 27 Feb 2013 193,572 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

osr outer sill and metal brake pipes corroded along side of fuel tank

Pass 24 Feb 2012 175,958 miles

exhaust flexi pipes starting to blow

rear inner tail light not working

Pass 3 Mar 2011 157,063 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 156,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 132,773 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 125,092 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to check condition of forward floor pan, due to manufacturors plastic covers fitted

unable to check condition of outer sills, due to manufacturors plastic covers fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2009 125,052 miles

Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to check condition of forward floor pan, due to manufacturors plastic covers fitted

unable to check condition of outer sills, due to manufacturors plastic covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2008 112,301 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 25 Jan 2007 100,858 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 93,875 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 93,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front brake discs are in poor condition on outer surface.

both front brakes are very slightly binding.

front brake pads look to be worn very low.

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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W839 SBH is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W839 SBH, 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 W839 SBH registered?

W839 SBH is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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