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FCZ 4015

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,379 mi
Last recorded179,379 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCZ 4015
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 179,379 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi hose (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both outer sills corroded

under trays and sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Jan 2018 179,379 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi hose (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both outer sills corroded

under trays and sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Jan 2017 171,621 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joints (7.1.2)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.2.6)

under trays/covers fitted.

Fail 17 Jan 2017 171,621 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Fuel system component leaking engine bay area at nearside (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joints (7.1.2)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.2.6)

under trays/covers fitted.

Pass 18 Jan 2016 166,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 166,699 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint REAR ARM (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 163,052 miles

Front All position lamps damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 162,994 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front All position lamps damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 156,948 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2014 156,948 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2013 150,698 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 144,613 miles

exhaust cover insecure.

front brake pad wear indicator broken.

front brake pads slightly worn.

nearside rear lower rose bush slight play.

nearside sill damaged.

offside front headlight condensation.

offside front inner tie bar slight play.

Fail 10 Jan 2012 144,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust cover insecure.

front brake pad wear indicator broken.

front brake pads slightly worn.

nearside rear lower rose bush slight play.

nearside sill damaged.

offside front headlight condensation.

offside front inner tie bar slight play.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 137,390 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake pad wear indicator broken light on dash.

front brake pads slightly worn.

nearside sill has damage.

Fail 13 Jan 2011 137,301 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake pad wear indicator broken light on dash.

front brake pads slightly worn.

nearside sill has damage.

Pass 25 Jan 2010 127,482 miles

BOTH FRONNT TO REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED.

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHT WEAR EDGE OF TREAD.

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON DASH.

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK OFFSIDE.

Fail 15 Jan 2010 127,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

BOTH FRONNT TO REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED.

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHT WEAR EDGE OF TREAD.

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON DASH.

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK OFFSIDE.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 115,763 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 104,031 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 94,616 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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FCZ 4015 is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FCZ 4015, 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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FCZ 4015 is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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