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X116 TEO

2000 BMW 530

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,076 mi
Last recorded142,076 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX116 TEO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 142,076 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2025 142,036 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive welded and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

fuel pipes corroded,rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion all

oil leak

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

vehicle lowered

Pass 2 Aug 2024 118,229 miles

under body under sealed

Fail 17 Jul 2024 118,220 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under body under sealed

Pass 12 Apr 2023 117,131 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 117,121 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 116,780 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 115,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 112,440 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 112,440 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 109,961 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 102,005 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 95,567 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 95,512 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel hard to turn, brake binding slighty

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 90,135 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 87,367 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 85,176 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 85,102 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 81,589 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 77,768 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 73,810 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2008 66,213 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 66,213 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2007 56,537 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 56,526 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 47,771 miles

warning light on dash

wipers starting to smear

Fail 22 Apr 2006 47,758 miles

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

low reserve on handbrake

warning light on dash

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 TEO is a 2000 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X116 TEO, 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 TEO registered?

X116 TEO is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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