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W879 MCU

2000 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

157,992 mi
Last recorded157,992 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW879 MCU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 157,992 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery not properly secured in the boot

Fail 28 Nov 2016 157,992 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery not properly secured in the boot

Pass 31 Oct 2015 146,544 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 134,518 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 134,518 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 125,872 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 125,872 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 118,172 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

spare wheel flat

Fail 5 Oct 2012 118,164 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

spare wheel flat

Pass 15 Sep 2011 113,737 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

deep cuts on side wall n/s/f tyre

n/s/f tyre worn around outer edge

Pass 14 Oct 2010 107,932 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s/f tyre flat

Fail 13 Oct 2010 107,926 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s/f tyre flat

Pass 1 Oct 2008 97,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 97,791 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 92,597 miles

n/s/f drop arm rubber split

unable to see brake fuild reservoir

Fail 9 Oct 2007 92,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/f drop arm rubber split

unable to see brake fuild reservoir

Pass 25 Nov 2005 81,515 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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W879 MCU is a 2000 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 W879 MCU, 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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W879 MCU is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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