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X214 OLC

2000 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

200,986 mi
Last recorded200,986 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX214 OLC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 200,986 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 200,986 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2017 186,811 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2016 175,469 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Support 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges and on 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.8 to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from engine.

Fail 20 May 2016 175,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Reflector loose inside. (1.8)

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Support 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges and on 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.8 to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from engine.

Pass 20 May 2015 167,043 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear lower sill is corroded

Nearside washer jet poor

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear lower sill is corroded

Outer sill covers fitted

Fail 20 May 2015 167,043 miles

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

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

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear lower sill is corroded

Nearside washer jet poor

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear lower sill is corroded

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2014 155,702 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre is slightly worn on the outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 144,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover fitted

engine oil leak

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded near to fuel tank

nearside rear coil spring corroded

offside rear coil spring corroded

windscreen dirty and wipers smearing

Fail 8 May 2013 144,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover fitted

engine oil leak

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded near to fuel tank

nearside rear coil spring corroded

offside rear coil spring corroded

windscreen dirty and wipers smearing

Pass 29 May 2012 134,040 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 29 May 2012 134,040 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad warning displayed

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 2 Jun 2011 125,160 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear suspension coil springs corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 125,160 miles

rear suspension coil springs corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 27 May 2010 113,944 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 103,150 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

unable to see the condition of the front and rear inner brake pads

Fail 2 Jun 2009 103,150 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

unable to see the condition of the front and rear inner brake pads

Pass 15 May 2008 90,664 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 76,427 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 62,314 miles

Play front hub/steering area

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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X214 OLC is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,997cc 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 X214 OLC, 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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X214 OLC is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 10 November 2000.

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