MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,932 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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