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X234 THH

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

183,518 mi
Last recorded183,518 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX234 THH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 183,518 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 183,518 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 183,098 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 183,099 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Jan 2018 183,066 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 183,066 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub bush top (2.4.G.2)

UNABLE TO CHECK THE OUTER SILLS PROPERLY BECAUSE OF PLASTIC SILL COVERS

Pass 17 Oct 2015 174,128 miles

Nearside FUEL LINES ARE CORRODED

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

child seat fitted to n/s rear

front exhaust mount in poor condition

Fail 17 Oct 2015 174,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm SIZE 245/40/18 93Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm SIZE 245/40/18 93Y (4.1.E.1)

CHILED SEAT FITTED

Front EXHAUST BRAKET BROKEN

Nearside FUEL LINES ARE CORRODED

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 157,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front headlight adjuster poor condition

Fail 25 Oct 2014 157,231 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 133,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 111,015 miles

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

light salt corosion on some brake pipes

rear indicators faded

Fail 21 Sep 2012 111,009 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

light salt corosion on some brake pipes

rear indicators faded

Pass 31 Aug 2011 105,653 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 105,653 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 101,913 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 96,484 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 96,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 91,981 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 87,139 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 79,479 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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X234 THH is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X234 THH, 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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X234 THH is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 24 September 2000.

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