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S30 TDB

2000 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,542 mi
Last recorded155,542 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS30 TDB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 155,542 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint arms rear to car nearside minor ,offside slight (2.4.G.2)

Front anti-roll bar d bush's slight wear.

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

Oil leak engine and rack area covered advise clean ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front head lamp lens poor condition advise clean/replace

park brake efficiency 17% it appears the braking system may require adjustment.

Fail 25 Jul 2017 155,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and has play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damaged (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust lamp loose in unit pattern not correct (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick warning light on dash (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint arms rear to car nearside minor ,offside slight (2.4.G.2)

Front anti-roll bar d bush's slight wear.

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

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

Oil leak engine and rack area covered advise clean ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front head lamp lens poor condition advise clean/replace

Pass 30 Jul 2016 145,547 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 137,144 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

abs system operating at low speed

Fail 1 Aug 2015 137,144 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

abs system operating at low speed

Pass 2 Aug 2014 132,553 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 123,333 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 123,234 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 107,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brakes imbalance near limit 24%

Pass 1 Jul 2010 91,089 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 74,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2008 63,368 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 55,424 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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S30 TDB is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S30 TDB, 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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S30 TDB is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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