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X292 XAP

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,166 mi
Last recorded162,166 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX292 XAP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 162,166 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

air suspension light on

Fail 25 Sep 2018 162,166 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both flexi joints (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

air suspension light on

Pass 29 Sep 2017 162,067 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

jacking points corroded (sills)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 162,065 miles

Braking system leaking other the rear subframe (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill under the plastic cover which is loose (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake performance not tested brake pipe burst during RBT (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor corrosion around the jacking point (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s wiper split on the ends

Pass 1 Aug 2016 162,059 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 162,054 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake application uneven 41% out (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 161,661 miles

a b s could be faulty went out in test ??

odometer not working

Fail 1 Jun 2015 161,662 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

tracking could be out n/side hand brake weak but working rear under tray insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2014 160,241 miles

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

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

head lamps not matched

rear sub frame monting rubber bushes perished

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2014 160,241 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust monting at front corroded

front inner brake pads look worn

head lamps not matched

rear discs corroded

rear sub frame monting rubber bushes perished

winter tyres on rear

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 May 2013 156,113 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 156,112 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in o/side front lower suspension joints

Pass 14 May 2012 148,163 miles

rear brake pipes routed bad

Fail 11 May 2012 148,461 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 143,616 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 143,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 133,905 miles

All brake pads approx half worn.

Front brake discs wearing thin

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 133,905 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

All brake pads approx half worn.

Front brake discs wearing thin

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 122,703 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 122,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 111,355 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 111,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake pads look worn thin advise full wheels off inspection.

Pass 1 Feb 2007 96,570 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 96,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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X292 XAP is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X292 XAP, 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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X292 XAP is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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