2000 BMW 530 2.9L Diesel · W237 BKN
2000 BMW 530 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 24 Jul 2000. Recorded mileage 118,742 miles. MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,742 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
W237 BKN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 118,742 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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W237 BKN Mileage History
- 10/04/2024113,405 mi
- 15/04/2024113,429 mi+24 mi
- 21/04/2026118,742 mi+5,313 mi
Average of roughly 2,631 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
W237 BKN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 BMW 530 (W237 BKN) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ingress with water (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
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