MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,478 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
phone holder removed from center of windscreen - obscuring view of the road
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
Front no plate is in poor condition
Front no plate is in poor condition
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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
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
os front tyre worn on inner edge
os head lamp condensation in need of attension
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
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)
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)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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