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X159 VRL

2000 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

186,026 mi
Last recorded186,026 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX159 VRL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 186,026 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges o/s/f close to limit, o/s/r arch corroded, slight play in o/s/r lower hub bush, n/s rack boot perished

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 186,026 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges o/s/f close to limit, o/s/r arch corroded, slight play in o/s/r lower hub bush, n/s rack boot perished

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2017 177,418 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn down to legal limit and bold on inner shoulder

n/s/r and o/s/r front inner wishbone bushes just starting to deteriorate

n/s/r tyre valve perishing

o/s/f tyre worn low and bold on inner shoulder

Fail 23 Jan 2017 177,412 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

engine management light on

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

n/s/f tyre worn down to legal limit and bold on inner shoulder

n/s/r and o/s/r front inner wishbone bushes just starting to deteriorate

n/s/r tyre valve perishing

o/s/f tyre worn low and bold on inner shoulder

oil leak from rear diff

oil leak to engine/gearbox

rear exhaust heat-shield insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2016 160,234 miles

A engine Management light illuminated

Engine covers/under trays fitted.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

No top mount bearings fitted to shocks.

Oil leak.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Top by resi (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 160,172 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing Gas tank. (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill by jack point. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Froward arm. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure Spring cup. (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill by jack point. (6.1.B.2)

A engine Management light illuminated

Engine covers/under trays fitted.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

No top mount bearings fitted to shocks.

Oil leak.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Top by resi (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 137,025 miles

Oil leak

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

brake pad wear light on

Fail 15 Jan 2015 136,945 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

brake pad wear light on

Pass 16 Jan 2014 109,425 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to get low on centre of tread

Pass 1 May 2013 105,737 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 105,737 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 98,786 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2011 86,277 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 May 2010 71,604 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 May 2010 71,604 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2009 62,234 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2008 56,947 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2008 56,947 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2007 50,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 May 2006 45,577 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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X159 VRL is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X159 VRL, 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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X159 VRL is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 28 November 2000.

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