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V501 MOP

2000 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

132,956 mi
Last recorded132,956 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV501 MOP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 132,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside sill covers fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2024 130,184 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underbody and suspension component has slight corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2023 126,981 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Underbody and suspension components has slight corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2021 125,943 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2018 123,461 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 121,844 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 22 Feb 2016 120,330 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 118,125 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 116,031 miles

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 11 Feb 2014 116,031 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 8 Mar 2013 112,663 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 112,604 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 108,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel lines slight corrosion ??

n/s/f tyre has some cut in side wall but not to corded ??

Fail 20 Feb 2012 108,361 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel lines slight corrosion ??

n/s/f tyre has some cut in side wall but not to corded ??

Pass 17 Feb 2011 102,564 miles

ALL FUEL PIPES ARE CORRODED

ALL SUSPENSION ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINKS ARE WORN

N/S/F TYRE OUTER WALL IS DAMAGED

SMELL OF FUEL UNDER BONNET NO LEAKS AT TIME OF MOT

THE FRONT NO PLATE IS WORN

THE FRONT SUSPENSION SHOCKABERS ARE WORN

Fail 16 Feb 2011 102,558 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

ALL FUEL AND BRAKE PIPES ARE VERY CORRODED AND COVERED WITH SEALER

ALL SUSPENSION ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINKS ARE WORN

FRONT NO PLATE IS DAMAGED

N/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL IS DAMAGED

SMELL OF FUEL UNDER BONNET UNABLE TO SEE ANY LEAKS AT TIME OF MOT

THE FRONT SUSPENSION SHOCKABSORBERS ARE WORN

Pass 16 Feb 2010 97,096 miles

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

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

both front drop links dust covers split but have no play

front to rear brake pipes slightly pitted and corroded

front to rear fuel pipes slightly pitted and corroded

inner brake pads seem low unable to asses fully

offside front and nearside front steering rack arms have little play

outer sill covers fitted

slight play at steering wheel

under tray fitted under engine bay

Fail 15 Feb 2010 97,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

both front drop links dust covers split but have no play

front to rear brake pipes slightly pitted and corroded

front to rear fuel pipes slightly pitted and corroded

inner brake pads seem low unable to asses fully

offside front and nearside front steering rack arms have little play

outer sill covers fitted

slight play at steering wheel

under tray fitted under engine bay

Pass 25 Feb 2009 92,127 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 92,127 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 86,002 miles

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode (side of fuel tank)

n/s hand brake slow in reading

slight cuts in n/s/r and n/s/f outer tyre walls

slight movement in both rear anti-roll bar drop links

Fail 26 Feb 2008 85,977 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode (side of fuel tank)

n/s hand brake slow in reading

slight cuts in n/s/r and n/s/f outer tyre walls

slight movement in both rear anti-roll bar drop links

Pass 21 Feb 2007 80,370 miles

slight cuts in n/s/r outer tyre wall

slight movement in o/s/r anti-roll bar drop link

Fail 16 Feb 2007 80,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

slight cut in n/s/r outer tyre wall

Pass 21 Feb 2006 73,533 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 73,514 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

high level brake light in rear screen inoperative

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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V501 MOP is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 V501 MOP, 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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V501 MOP is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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