MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,026 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
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)
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)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake pad wear light on
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
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
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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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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