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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Three chips & wiper mark (3.2 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer to inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front arm (2.5.B.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' in two places (8.3.1d)
Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe,suport bracket (7.1.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (lower,front of 2) (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Exhaust front mounting bracket insecure. System adequatley supported
Fuel pipes badly corroded (not leaking)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust front mounting bracket insecure. System adequatley supported
Fuel pipes badly corroded (not leaking)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
headlamp self leveling sensor on o/s front suspension linkage broken
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
headlamp self leveling sensor on o/s front suspension linkage broken
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre side wall slightly damaged
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre side wall slightly damaged
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
O/S FRONT SUSPENSION SWITCH BROKE OFF
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nail in rear tyre
O/S FRONT SUSPENSION SWITCH BROKE OFF
Fuel pipe/s corroded
exhaust front pipe mounting corroded
main and rear brake pipes becoming corroded
o/s front anti-roll bar ball joint boots split
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
exhaust front pipe mounting corroded
main and rear brake pipes becoming corroded
o/s front anti-roll bar ball joint boots split
off-side front tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
9mm crack in zone a of swept area front windscreen
both front tyres badly worn on inner and outer edges
both heat shields on both front brakes starting to corrode and vibrate
slight damage on inner sidewall of nearside front tyre
slight damage on outer sidewall of offside front tyre
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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V530 FHS 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 53.8%.
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 V530 FHS, 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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V530 FHS is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 14 January 2000.
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