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24 TPJ

2000 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

125,564 mi
Last recorded125,564 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration24 TPJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 125,564 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 124,134 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 124,134 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 121,620 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 121,620 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 119,351 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 116,442 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 112,677 miles

Slight oil leak

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 112,677 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Slight oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 109,431 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced all (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 109,430 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced all (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 106,640 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 106,639 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 103,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f tyre bald outer edge

Pass 15 Jul 2016 102,044 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 102,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 99,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre slightly smooth on outer edge

Pass 25 Jul 2014 95,188 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 91,834 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 87,530 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 87,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 76,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside side repeater lense missing

Pass 23 Jun 2009 70,080 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 60,982 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 53,166 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 53,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 45,425 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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24 TPJ is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 24 TPJ, 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 24 TPJ registered?

24 TPJ is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 17 July 2000.

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