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W873 BHG

2000 BMW 530

Beige Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

155,442 mi
Last recorded155,442 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW873 BHG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 155,442 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 149,244 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower drop arm bush slightly worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Rear Upper forward radius arm ball joint has slight free play

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front arm Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper rear radius arm ball joint has slight free play

Under Body Covers Fitted

smell of fuel but no leak evident at the time of retest

Fail 1 Jul 2016 149,238 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Engine Covers Fitted

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front arm Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Under Body Covers Fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2016 149,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Front diesel leak

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 143,314 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 135,884 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 126,408 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 117,152 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 117,152 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 107,437 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 97,508 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 86,095 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 74,890 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 62,563 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 51,361 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 45,237 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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W873 BHG is a 2000 BMW 530 in Beige with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 W873 BHG, 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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W873 BHG is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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