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W846 SLA

2000 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

191,650 mi
Last recorded191,650 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW846 SLA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 191,650 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 191,650 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure Track rod end loose (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 182,729 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 182,729 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 174,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front shock absorbers weak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front exhaust mounting broken

Fail 31 Oct 2013 174,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front shock absorbers weak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 27 Nov 2012 165,137 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 165,137 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 143,954 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 124,431 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 111,635 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 111,635 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 95,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 95,319 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 83,112 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 70,114 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 70,114 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 58,933 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 58,933 miles

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

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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W846 SLA is a 2000 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W846 SLA, 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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W846 SLA is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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