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W497 PSX

2000 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

131,829 mi
Last recorded131,829 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW497 PSX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 131,829 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 126,851 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 122,789 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 119,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 117,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 117,435 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed at jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 115,563 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

o/s/f wheel arch liner damaged

Fail 23 Jul 2020 115,559 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

o/s/f wheel arch liner damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2019 113,027 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 113,027 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 108,775 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

under trays / engine covers fitted covering components

Fail 19 Jul 2018 108,770 miles

Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

under trays / engine covers fitted covering components

Pass 17 Jul 2017 105,688 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 21 Jul 2016 101,801 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded slightly (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 19 Jul 2016 101,801 miles

Centre Fuel pipe excessively damaged 3 center fuel pipes excessively corroded (7.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded slightly (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 6 Jul 2015 97,182 miles

Centre Rear Upper registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel pipes signs of corrosion but not leaking

one horn working

Pass 25 Jul 2014 89,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2014 89,656 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 82,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2013 82,276 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 75,655 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 75,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 60,758 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2010 53,304 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 53,304 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 46,875 miles

all brake disc's are worn and pitted.

Fail 13 Jan 2009 46,813 miles

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

all brake disc's are worn and pitted.

Pass 29 Jan 2008 43,492 miles

all brake discs are corroded and pitted

Pass 8 Jan 2007 39,260 miles

Front brakes have a 17% imbalance. Advise rectified

Rear brakes have a 25% imbalance. Strongly advise rectified

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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W497 PSX is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 W497 PSX, 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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W497 PSX is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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