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V530 KBV

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,163 mi
Last recorded137,163 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV530 KBV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 137,163 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 137,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn wall cracked (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

no engine light showing on the dash

underneath tray fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2016 130,409 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 123,461 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack Arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack Arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 123,413 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack Arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack Arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 116,909 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 116,908 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 111,798 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 107,305 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 107,305 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 100,357 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 94,907 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 88,965 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 81,275 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 81,275 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 70,743 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 70,730 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 63,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

offside and nearside front tyres badly worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 1 Sep 2006 63,694 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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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V530 KBV is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KBV, 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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What year was V530 KBV registered?

V530 KBV is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is V530 KBV safe to buy?

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