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MKZ 3500

2000 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

211,398 mi
Last recorded211,398 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKZ 3500
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 211,398 miles

Braking system faults displayed on dash

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 204,135 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn x4 rear subframe bushes separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 198,436 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 194,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 185,982 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 180,481 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 170,391 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 160,085 miles

advise osf and nsf suspension arms

Pass 17 Oct 2014 147,467 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 147,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 141,855 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 18 Nov 2013 141,651 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre close to marker bars

Pass 9 Jan 2013 138,951 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 136,969 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2011 136,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2010 135,148 miles

exhaust flexis

rear brake pipes

Pass 23 Oct 2009 131,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 131,154 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f anti roll bar link boot split

Pass 24 Oct 2008 119,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brakes worn

Fail 15 Oct 2008 119,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brakes worn

Pass 15 Oct 2007 110,463 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear no plate marked

Pass 14 Jun 2006 82,163 miles

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

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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MKZ 3500 is a 2000 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MKZ 3500, 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 MKZ 3500 registered?

MKZ 3500 is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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