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X291 HDO

2000 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

277,203 mi
Last recorded277,203 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX291 HDO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2020 277,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front shockers worn

Pass 30 Sep 2019 241,430 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 241,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 211,317 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 188,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 181,342 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 171,208 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 159,579 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 148,194 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 148,194 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 133,885 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 Sep 2011 133,885 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Oct 2010 124,926 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 114,071 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 103,657 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 89,983 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 78,318 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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X291 HDO is a 2000 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X291 HDO, 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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What year was X291 HDO registered?

X291 HDO is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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