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SW02 PXZ

2000 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

161,915 mi
Last recorded161,915 miles
Recorded on27 May 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 PXZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2019 161,915 miles

Rear reverse lamps inoperative

Both front head lamps tarnished

Both outer sill area corroding

Both wing mirror glass tarnished slightly

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 161,886 miles

Central Fuel pipe leaking Under vehicle (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front head lamps tarnished

Both outer sill area corroding

Both wing mirror glass tarnished slightly

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 1 Jun 2018 155,881 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded chassis ()

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

all 4 tyres cracked and perished

Fail 24 May 2018 155,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded chassis ()

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

all 4 tyres cracked and perished

Pass 2 Jun 2017 152,552 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 17 May 2017 152,419 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 16 May 2016 141,281 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2016 140,968 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear front section (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear front section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 127,546 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2015 127,540 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 114,949 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 6 May 2014 114,874 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 1 May 2013 107,849 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 107,849 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 101,340 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 95,943 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 95,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 87,809 miles

both rear tyres 2mm 225/55r16 95w

Pass 21 Mar 2009 75,558 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 70,355 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 64,021 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 57,063 miles

windscreen cracked in centre of screen

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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SW02 PXZ 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 63.6%.

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 SW02 PXZ, 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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SW02 PXZ is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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