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FED 345D

2000 BMW 530

Gold Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

138,231 mi
Last recorded138,231 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFED 345D
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 138,231 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 138,231 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 137,944 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 137,944 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 135,913 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 135,913 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 123,190 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2021 123,190 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 116,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 109,557 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 100,633 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 100,633 miles

Fuel pipe leaking by fuel pump (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 93,533 miles

Front Undertray fitted.

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface. (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 86,104 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 84,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 84,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 76,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 76,670 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 75,794 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 74,274 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 74,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 71,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 67,303 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 63,211 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)

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

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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FED 345D is a 2000 BMW 530 in Gold with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FED 345D, 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 FED 345D registered?

FED 345D is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 17 October 2000.

Is FED 345D safe to buy?

The MOT history for FED 345D shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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