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X286 JLU

2000 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,139 mi
Last recorded54,139 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX286 JLU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 54,139 miles

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 54,137 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 51,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 49,459 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 49,453 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 47,303 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 45,279 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 45,276 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 43,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 41,645 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2018 39,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 37,843 miles

Front BRAKE DISCS WORN/LIPPED

Front TYRES BOTH PERISHED/SIDEWALL CUTS 225/55/16W

Rear BRAKE DISCS WORN/LIPPED

Pass 27 Sep 2016 36,391 miles

ALL 4 TYRES PERISHED NEAR LIMIT 225/55/16V

Front BRAKE DISCS WORN/LIPPED

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)

Rear BRAKE DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

Pass 28 Sep 2015 35,012 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 33,579 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 33,579 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 32,144 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 32,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 30,436 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 30,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 28,492 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 26,335 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 26,335 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 23,908 miles

nail in the nearside front tyre which is leaking air

Fail 23 Sep 2008 21,438 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyre's have sign's of perishing

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 21,438 miles

both rear tyre's have sign's of perishing

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 20,742 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside wing repeater slightly loose.

Pass 9 Oct 2006 19,866 miles

nearside rear brake disc score and lipped

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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X286 JLU is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X286 JLU, 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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X286 JLU is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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