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X147 CCN

2000 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

172,047 mi
Last recorded172,047 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX147 CCN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2013 172,047 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 172,047 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 80,820 miles

advise both rear suspension bushe splitting

Fail 27 Sep 2012 166,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

advise both rear suspension bushe splitting

Pass 16 Sep 2011 149,934 miles

slight play in offside rear, front rose joint

Fail 14 Sep 2011 149,934 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

slight play in offside rear, front rose joint

Pass 14 Apr 2011 144,174 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside rear brake discs edge corroded/pitted

rear wiper blade rubber split

required 1 litre of oil prior to start of test

slight movement in front suspension tie bar arm bushes both sides

Fail 11 Apr 2011 144,174 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside rear brake discs edge corroded/pitted

rear wiper blade rubber split

required 1 litre of oil prior to start of test

slight movement in front suspension tie bar arm bushes both sides

Pass 27 Apr 2010 131,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside front wiper rubber splitting

radiator top hose nearside front has been repaired before and is weeping/bubbling coolant

Fail 24 Apr 2010 131,072 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside front wiper rubber splitting

radiator top hose nearside front has been repaired before and is weeping/bubbling coolant

Pass 25 Mar 2009 116,768 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

exhaust support bracket at gearbox broken/damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2009 116,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

exhaust support bracket at gearbox broken/damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2008 101,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 101,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 88,307 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 77,991 miles

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

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

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

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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X147 CCN is a 2000 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 X147 CCN, 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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X147 CCN is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 25 September 2000.

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