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W671 BJX

2000 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,419 mi
Last recorded161,419 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW671 BJX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 161,419 miles

STEERING RACK WEAR IN O/S END. N/S FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.EXHAUST CLAMP RUBBING ON UNDER SHIELD INNER FRONT PIPE. BOTH FRONT DISCS ARE WARPED ON BRAKING

Fail 21 Jan 2014 161,419 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

STEERING RACK WEAR IN O/S END. N/S FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.EXHAUST CLAMP RUBBING ON UNDER SHIELD INNER FRONT PIPE. BOTH FRONT DISCS ARE WARPED ON BRAKING

Pass 24 Jan 2013 150,874 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 139,401 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 139,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 128,052 miles

FRONT STRUT CASING RUSTY AT TOP ON BOTH SIDES ALL DIESEL PIPES CORRODED N/S RERR TYRE BALD PATCHES

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jan 2010 118,217 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 118,217 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 107,670 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 107,670 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2008 96,131 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 96,131 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 85,520 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 75,120 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2006 75,120 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear 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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W671 BJX is a 2000 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W671 BJX, 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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W671 BJX is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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