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X314 WFS

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,723 mi
Last recorded101,723 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX314 WFS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 101,723 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 99,871 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 99,853 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2020 96,585 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 95,022 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 93,964 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 91,174 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 91,585 miles

fuel pipes corouded

slight play in both n/s and o/s front suspension lower arm bushes

Fail 4 Sep 2015 91,583 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipes corouded

oil leak

slight play in both n/s and o/s front suspension lower arm bushes

Pass 6 Aug 2014 89,721 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Plastic cover sills fitted preventing full inspection of sill panels.

Fail 5 Aug 2014 89,717 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Plastic cover sills fitted preventing full inspection of sill panels.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 85,904 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Plastic cover sills fitted preventing full inspection of sill panels.

Fail 9 Aug 2013 85,900 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Plastic cover sills fitted preventing full inspection of sill panels.

Pass 24 Aug 2012 81,521 miles

os headlight pattern poor - water ingress

Pass 1 Sep 2011 77,956 miles

O/S H/LAMP CONDENSATION INSIDE

Pass 26 Aug 2010 74,350 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 24 Aug 2010 74,350 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2009 69,485 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 61,846 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 61,846 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 56,890 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 56,890 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 47,827 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 47,824 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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X314 WFS is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X314 WFS, 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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X314 WFS is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 7 September 2000.

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