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W843 PUY

2000 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,936 mi
Last recorded89,936 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW843 PUY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 89,936 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 86,862 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 81,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 81,602 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 75,615 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 75,474 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 71,723 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 71,723 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 65,402 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 58,420 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 49,966 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 43,060 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 43,060 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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W843 PUY is a 2000 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W843 PUY, 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 W843 PUY registered?

W843 PUY is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 22 March 2000.

Is W843 PUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W843 PUY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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