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W889 PCL

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

202,047 mi
Last recorded202,047 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW889 PCL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 202,047 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake performance slightly low

Fail 21 Dec 2022 202,047 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear parking brake performance slightly low

Pass 27 Oct 2021 201,180 miles

Offside Rear handbrake performance low

Fail 27 Oct 2021 201,180 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear handbrake performance low

Pass 13 Nov 2020 199,549 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 199,549 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 197,008 miles

Offside Rear parking brake performance slightly low min mot pass

Fail 9 Nov 2019 197,008 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake performance slightly low min mot pass

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 194,312 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 194,312 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 190,343 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses perished (3.6.B.4d)

both n/s/r and n/s/f tires worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Oct 2016 182,801 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 182,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 174,692 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 174,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 165,984 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 159,054 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 152,886 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 152,886 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 147,092 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 135,386 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 119,378 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 101,994 miles

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

offside handbrake may need attention

smell of fuel from engine area?

Pass 20 Nov 2007 87,309 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 87,309 miles

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

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

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2006 73,110 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 73,110 miles

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

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

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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W889 PCL is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 W889 PCL, 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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What year was W889 PCL registered?

W889 PCL is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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