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X273 DBL

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

167,478 mi
Last recorded167,478 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX273 DBL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2015 167,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2015 167,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 151,210 miles

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

phone holder removed from center of windscreen - obscuring view of the road

Fail 8 May 2014 15,180 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

phone holder removed from center of windscreen - obscuring view of the road

Pass 3 Apr 2013 145,504 miles

Front no plate is in poor condition

Fail 3 Apr 2013 145,504 miles

Front no plate is in poor condition

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 139,260 miles

air bag light on

both front coil springs becoming corroded

front no plate cracked

front pads appear low

knock from os fron drop link

noises from rear suspension

os front head lamp misted

os front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Feb 2012 139,259 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

air bag light on

both front coil springs becoming corroded

front no plate cracked

front pads appear low

noises from rear suspension

os front head lamp misted

os front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2011 130,324 miles

os front tyre worn on inner edge

os head lamp condensation in need of attension

Fail 26 Feb 2011 130,324 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tie bar bushes worn

movement front suspension

ns front top anti roll bar link cover split

os front tyre worn on inner edge

os head lamp condensation in need of attension

tracking requires checking

Pass 2 Mar 2010 122,505 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 122,493 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 110,365 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 97,354 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 97,354 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 85,873 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 71,922 miles

n/s/f tyre cut on side wall(not to cord)

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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X273 DBL is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X273 DBL, 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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X273 DBL is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 12 October 2000.

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