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W863 KFS

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,953 mi
Last recorded179,953 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW863 KFS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2011 179,953 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 168,375 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 150,856 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 133,223 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 132,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 116,386 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 104,490 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2005 88,432 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2005 88,432 miles

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

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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W863 KFS is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W863 KFS, 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 W863 KFS registered?

W863 KFS is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W863 KFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W863 KFS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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