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V533 XAG

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

238,067 mi
Last recorded238,067 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV533 XAG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 238,067 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under-trays fitted covering testable items

Fail 17 Apr 2019 238,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under-trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 25 Apr 2018 234,342 miles

engine covers and undertrays covering testable components

Fail 24 Apr 2018 234,332 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

engine covers and undertrays covering testable components

Pass 27 Apr 2017 229,090 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 229,090 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 227,094 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 227,084 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 214,329 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON THE INSIDE EDGE

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 214,318 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON THE INSIDE EDGE

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 198,718 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 198,713 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 189,472 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 189,472 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 176,948 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 176,937 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 158,925 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 158,925 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 139,415 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 126,509 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 110,588 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 88,542 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 78,360 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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V533 XAG is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 V533 XAG, 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 V533 XAG registered?

V533 XAG is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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