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W958 MJH

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW958 MJH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure top of spring not located on bearing (wrong spring fitted) (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021
Fail 17 Aug 2021

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 142,792 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 135,247 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2018

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Jun 2017

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pad warning message displayed

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 112,901 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded running down os of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced ns and os (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 112,901 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded running down os of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced ns and os (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 112,901 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 112,673 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 103,328 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 90,351 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 81,069 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 74,321 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 68,679 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 62,489 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 57,148 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 49,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 40,642 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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W958 MJH is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 W958 MJH, 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 W958 MJH registered?

W958 MJH is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 25 July 2000.

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