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W998 DRN

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,378 mi
Last recorded125,378 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW998 DRN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 125,378 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 125,367 miles

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

fuel lines corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 122,689 miles

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

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

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 12 Sep 2014 121,020 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 121,002 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

fuel lines corroded

self leveling suspention light on indicating a fault

Pass 22 Aug 2013 118,828 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

near side front tyre worn on in side edge

Pass 22 Aug 2012 117,524 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

near side front tyre worn on edge

Pass 26 Aug 2011 115,003 miles

rear lower bushes have slight play

Pass 15 Sep 2010 112,152 miles

slight play in both rear suspention bushes

Pass 28 Sep 2009 102,485 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Fail 28 Sep 2009 102,485 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 101,591 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 101,591 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2008 84,711 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 81,079 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 81,077 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 25 Apr 2007 65,810 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 62,696 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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W998 DRN is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,962cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W998 DRN, 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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W998 DRN is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 2 July 2000.

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