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W933 NFS

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,226 mi
Last recorded120,226 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW933 NFS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 120,226 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2017 120,168 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes at joint behind protective undertray (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped at rear (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front pipe flexi joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low tried to adjust at end of test but would not come within requirements (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pad wear lamp is on but pads look to have sufficient material left

Pass 15 Jun 2016 112,652 miles

all brake pipes greased

Pass 29 May 2015 105,461 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 99,739 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 94,223 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 86,475 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 86,475 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

slight deterioration to offside wing mirror

various brake pipes slightly pitted

various suspension bushes slightly perished

Pass 8 Jul 2011 80,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 80,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 76,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 69,857 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 69,851 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 63,252 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 63,252 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 57,408 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 50,785 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 43,925 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 43,925 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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W933 NFS is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W933 NFS, 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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W933 NFS is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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