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X246 WTW

2000 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,766 mi
Last recorded151,766 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX246 WTW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 151,766 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 150,765 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 138,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 125,546 miles

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

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

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

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 4 Nov 2010 118,198 miles

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

both front tyres close to limit

Fail 4 Nov 2009 101,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

air bag light on

all four jacking blocks missing

both rear tyres are at legal limit

brake fluid not visible

nearside outer sill has damage

nearside rear metal brake pipe is corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2009 101,218 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

all four jacking blocks missing

both rear tyres are at legal limit

brake fluid not visible

nearside outer sill has damage

nearside rear metal brake pipe is corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2008 81,762 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 76,443 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2007 76,443 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 70,034 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 60,284 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 60,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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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X246 WTW is a 2000 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 X246 WTW, 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 X246 WTW registered?

X246 WTW is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 28 November 2000.

Is X246 WTW safe to buy?

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