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W936 HAP

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

307,129 mi
Last recorded307,129 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW936 HAP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 307,129 miles

Auxiliary drive belt in poor condition.

Front suspension break reaction bushes are worn/soft.

Poor beam image from both head lamps.

Rear break pads are low.

Fail 7 Dec 2016 307,129 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill. (2.4.A.3)

Auxiliary drive belt in poor condition.

Front suspension break reaction bushes are worn/soft.

Offside outer tail lamp not working.

Poor beam image from both head lamps.

Rear break pads are low.

Pass 3 Dec 2015 289,282 miles

Both front tyre treads are worn more on inner edges.

Both headlamp dipped beam dim.

Rear brake pads are getting low.

Fail 3 Dec 2015 289,281 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Both front tyre treads are worn more on inner edges.

Both headlamp dipped beam dim.

Rear brake pads are getting low.

Pass 17 Dec 2014 271,635 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)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 11 Dec 2014 271,635 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 11 Dec 2013 256,019 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 228,094 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 208,109 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SRS warning lamp indicates a fault.

Fail 8 Sep 2011 208,103 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SRS warning lamp indicates a fault.

Fail 8 Sep 2010 196,707 miles

Front brake disc's wearing.OSF brake splash shield insecure.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 196,707 miles

Front brake disc's wearing.OSF brake splash shield insecure.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 182,409 miles

NSR TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT.

OSF tyre perishing.

Fail 5 Jun 2009 182,409 miles

NSR TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OSF tyre perishing.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 172,923 miles

Condensation in headlamp units.

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 172,907 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Condensation in headlamp units.

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

Pass 30 May 2007 161,547 miles

Slight condensation in ns&os headlamp units. †Rear registration plate deteriorating.

Fail 30 May 2007 161,547 miles

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

Slight condensation in ns&os headlamp units. †Rear registration plate deteriorating.

Pass 6 Jun 2006 151,366 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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W936 HAP 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 57.9%.

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 W936 HAP, 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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W936 HAP is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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