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C5 SBB

2000 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,932 mi
Last recorded140,932 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 SBB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 140,932 miles

cut to n/s/f outer tyre wall

engine has a oil leak

front brake pads worn low and discs worn

n/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/f tyre 3mm and worn on inner edge

rear brake pads worn low

wear to both front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 28 Nov 2013 140,932 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

cut to n/s/f outer tyre wall

engine has a oil leak

front brake pads worn low and discs worn

n/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/f tyre 3mm and worn on inner edge

rear brake pads worn low

slight play in o/s/r upper ball joint

wear to both front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 1 Nov 2012 132,197 miles

front brake pads appear wearing slightly low

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut

n/s/r tyre punctured

o/s & n/s front lower front suspension arm bushes wear

o/s/f brake pipe corrosion

o/s/f tyre 3.5mm

oil leaks

power steering pipes damp

Fail 31 Oct 2012 132,197 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake pipe corrosion

o/s/f tyre 3.5mm

oil leaks

power steering pipes damp

front brake pads appear wearing slightly low

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut

n/s/r tyre punctured

o/s & n/s front lower front suspension arm bushes wear

Pass 29 Sep 2011 121,782 miles

centre exhaust silencer minor blow

front number plate cracked

high level stop lamp not working

n/s & o/s front lower front suspension arm inner bushes wear

o/s & n/s front brake pipes minor corrosion

o/s/r anti roll bar link rod wear

Fail 26 Sep 2011 121,782 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

centre exhaust silencer minor blow

front number plate cracked

high level stop lamp not working

n/s & o/s front lower front suspension arm inner bushes wear

n/s/f tyre bald shoulder/1.6mm/cut sidewall

o/s & n/s front brake pipes minor corrosion

o/s/r anti roll bar link rod wear

Pass 29 Sep 2010 109,893 miles

both rear indicators faded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

play in n/s/r anti roll bar link

slight play in n/s/f lower front suspension arm bush

Fail 29 Sep 2010 109,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

both rear indicators faded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre has a nail in the tread

play in n/s/r anti roll bar link

slight play in n/s/f lower front suspension arm bush

Pass 26 Oct 2009 100,317 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 97,832 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 30 Mar 2007 93,932 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 89,676 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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C5 SBB is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C5 SBB, 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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C5 SBB is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 12 October 2000.

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