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V369 ECL

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

185,376 mi
Last recorded185,376 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV369 ECL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2018 185,376 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 184,879 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Both front exhaust flexis (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front both outer sills corroded

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear both hub seals leaking

Pass 7 Dec 2017 164,573 miles

Exhaust

Nearside Rear And offside tyre worn inner edge

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 157,020 miles

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

sill covers fitted and under trays

Pass 11 Dec 2015 156,806 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both sill fitted with sill covers

Fail 17 Nov 2015 156,800 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint upper front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded but covered by sill cover (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded but covered by sill cover (2.4.A.3)

brake pad warning light on dash broken wire on rear sensor

Pass 27 Nov 2014 154,357 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2013 149,814 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 149,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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 26 Nov 2012 145,066 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 140,123 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 134,574 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 129,435 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 124,849 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 120,345 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 115,017 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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V369 ECL is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V369 ECL, 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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V369 ECL is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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