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X353 LUT

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,815 mi
Last recorded137,815 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX353 LUT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 137,815 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Fail 20 Nov 2025 137,769 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 136,095 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 15 Dec 2023 134,590 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn All 4 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Bumper loose and has come away from body

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Cracking (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 134,589 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to discs and brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corrosion this also runs under sill covers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corrosion this also runs under sill covers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corrosion this also runs under sill covers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened will also need pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle bush bolt mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front bumper loose and has come away from body

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive rear axle bush bolt mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess cracking (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn subframe bushes all 4 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 131,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Tyre wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm. Tyre bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Tyre wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Slight body damage to OSF bumper.

Pass 12 Aug 2021 127,946 miles

Front front blades slightly smeary

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm in centre - wearing slightly on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

slight body damage to o/s/f bumper corner

Pass 4 Sep 2020 123,824 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 123,700 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 119,310 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 119,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2018 113,933 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Aug 2018 113,906 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jul 2017 110,246 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 107,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint track control arm (rear arm) (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

nearside and offside rear innersills and lips corroded

nearside headlight cable tied in position

Pass 23 Jul 2015 103,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brakepipes at offside rear corroded(due to position am unable to tell how bad and would advise further inspection)

headlights cable tied in position

nearside rear outersill coroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear innersill and outersill corroded

oil leak and some going onto exhaust

Pass 13 Aug 2014 100,467 miles

brakepipes to offside rear corroded(due to position am unable to tell how bad and would advise further inspection)

cable ties securing headlights in position

nearside rear parkbrake efficiency slightly low

nearside rear wheelbearing slightly noisey(also turning diff and hard to judge properly)

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge and nearside worn in centre

oil leak due to covers am unable to say where from)

slight play in offside steering rack

some corrosion to front discs

some corrosion to nearside and offside rear outer sills

Fail 5 Aug 2014 100,339 miles

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

brakepipes to offside rear corroded(due to position am unable to tell how bad and would advise further inspection)

cable ties securing headlights in position

nearside rear wheelbearing slightly noisey(also turning diff and hard to judge properly)

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge and nearside worn in centre

oil leak due to covers am unable to say where from)

rear parkbrake efficiency slightly low

slight play in offside steering rack

some corrosion to front discs

some corrosion to nearside and offside rear outer sills

Pass 12 Aug 2013 97,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some corrosion on rear sill ends unable to see full extent due to under sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2012 94,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

both headlamp reflectors secured with cable ties headlamp aim ok at time of test

offside handbrake performance below average

some corrosion offside inner sill

Fail 17 Jul 2012 94,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

both headlamp reflectors secured with cable ties headlamp aim ok at time of test

offside handbrake performance below average

some corrosion offside inner sill

Fail 15 Aug 2011 88,853 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside front headlight cable tied in position

offside front tyre worn low on edge(close to centre three quarter limit)

offside rear brakepad slightly low

Pass 15 Aug 2011 88,853 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front headlight cable tied in position

offside front tyre worn low on edge(close to centre three quarter limit)

offside rear brakepad slightly low

Pass 24 Aug 2010 83,417 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

slight play/wear in nearside front suspension lower ball joint (rear)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 78,851 miles

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

offside parkbrake slightly low

temp.repair to nearside headlight

Fail 7 Sep 2009 78,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside parkbrake slightly low

temp.repair to nearside headlight

Pass 2 Sep 2008 72,694 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 72,610 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 63,892 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 58,977 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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X353 LUT is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 X353 LUT, 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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X353 LUT is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 6 October 2000.

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