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W998 VOA

2000 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,584 mi
Last recorded146,584 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW998 VOA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 146,584 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ROSE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 111,856 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 111,552 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 111,535 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 104,662 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 98,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 86,744 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 74,503 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 74,459 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 74,453 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 74,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 74,447 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 74,434 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 74,100 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 74,100 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 73,134 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 73,134 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 70,117 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 70,117 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 67,781 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 67,781 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 63,047 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 63,047 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 57,612 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 52,519 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 47,891 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 41,008 miles

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 24 Oct 2005 33,123 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 VOA is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W998 VOA registered?

W998 VOA is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 16 March 2000.

Is W998 VOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W998 VOA shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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