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NEG 502

2000 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,725 mi
Last recorded116,725 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEG 502
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 116,725 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 116,725 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jan 2024 115,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 109,634 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 105,024 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 104,283 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 104,232 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 104,205 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 101,174 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 99,111 miles

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

near side rear tyre 2mm left on tread

Fail 14 Feb 2012 99,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

near side rear tyre 2mm left on tread

Fail 4 Mar 2011 95,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2011 95,267 miles

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2010 87,131 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 87,124 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 76,674 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 21 Dec 2007 71,812 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2007 71,812 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 62,710 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 53,402 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 53,402 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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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NEG 502 is a 2000 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NEG 502, 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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NEG 502 is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 12 January 2000.

Is NEG 502 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NEG 502 shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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