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W935 GWC

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

209,084 mi
Last recorded209,084 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW935 GWC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 209,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 209,081 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 196,077 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 196,077 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 185,105 miles

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Fail 10 Oct 2017 185,105 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Pass 30 Aug 2016 174,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 165,761 miles

Advise rear disc slightly warped

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Door mirror missing (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 165,135 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear were marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Advise rear disc slightly warped

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Door mirror missing (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 159,394 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 159,394 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 148,863 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 139,105 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 139,105 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 127,985 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 118,063 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 106,889 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 98,087 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 118,868 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 105,027 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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W935 GWC is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W935 GWC, 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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W935 GWC is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 24 August 2000.

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