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W868 PBU

2000 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

169,392 mi
Last recorded169,392 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW868 PBU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 169,392 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 164,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2015 164,227 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres scrubbing inner outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 161,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

condensation in n/s headlamp

Fail 1 Apr 2015 161,504 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

condensation in n/s headlamp

Pass 18 Apr 2014 156,857 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2014 156,857 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2013 150,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 150,513 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 145,436 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2012 145,436 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2011 133,970 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 124,540 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 124,540 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 112,961 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 112,533 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly chroded.

near side front back plate catching.

near side rear brakes slightly sticking.

near side steering rack gaitor clip loose.

Fail 8 Apr 2008 100,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 100,977 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 85,228 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 85,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 83,854 miles

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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W868 PBU is a 2000 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W868 PBU, 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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W868 PBU is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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