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X116 MGS

2000 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,990 mi
Last recorded143,990 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX116 MGS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 143,990 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2018 143,607 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 136,775 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 136,755 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 128,415 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 124,151 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 124,151 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 119,716 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 114,690 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 114,684 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 109,230 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 109,225 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 105,543 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 98,778 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 94,098 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 89,674 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 84,550 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 84,549 miles

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

1/rear tyres worn 2/front tyres wearing †3/front brake pads possibly worn

Pass 8 Dec 2006 76,227 miles

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

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

full under cover fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2005 64,521 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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X116 MGS is a 2000 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X116 MGS, 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 X116 MGS registered?

X116 MGS is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 12 December 2000.

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