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W883 AGK

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,271 mi
Last recorded163,271 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW883 AGK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 163,271 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Fail 3 Oct 2017 163,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 3 Oct 2016 155,321 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre has nail

Pass 5 Oct 2015 148,816 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 139,736 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 134,013 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 134,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 126,936 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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)

airbag light on

underside of vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 23 Sep 2011 118,565 miles

collision damage to o/s outer sill

front brake discs worn

handbrake requires adjustment

Fail 23 Sep 2011 118,565 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

collision damage to o/s outer sill

front brake discs worn

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 20 Sep 2010 109,215 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 99,130 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 99,130 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 90,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 90,225 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 80,904 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

screen slightly scored

Pass 4 Sep 2006 75,120 miles

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

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

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

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

windscreen scored

Fail 26 Aug 2006 74,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

slight scoreing to windscreen

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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W883 AGK is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W883 AGK, 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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W883 AGK is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 9 August 2000.

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