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X108 LNT

2000 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

162,225 mi
Last recorded162,225 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX108 LNT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 162,225 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Upper Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 1 Mar 2021 162,179 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking Under passenger side doors (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Lower Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Upper Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Mar 2020 154,370 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 154,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Twisted and rubbing on drop link (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 144,895 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 135,015 miles

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

both sills showing sign of corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2016 122,481 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre inner edge devoid of tread at time of test

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar drop link ball joint

Pass 11 Nov 2015 113,153 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion and rear lower outer under sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion outer under sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 113,153 miles

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer under sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion and rear lower outer under sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion outer under sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 108,401 miles

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

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

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

advise engine and undersheilds fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2013 102,401 miles

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

exhaust front pipe clamp very rusty

Pass 26 Nov 2012 96,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2012 96,598 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm 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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust sheild hanging down

Pass 9 Nov 2011 90,417 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 90,417 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 84,430 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 76,894 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 76,894 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 72,778 miles

both rear tyres getting low edges

front discs corroded inner side

play offside front steering rack joint

stone chips windscreen

Pass 14 Nov 2007 65,921 miles

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

offside steering rack knuckle has slight play

Pass 9 Nov 2006 56,755 miles

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 22 Nov 2005 50,665 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 50,665 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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X108 LNT is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 X108 LNT, 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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X108 LNT is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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