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X359 PCS

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

154,253 mi
Last recorded154,253 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX359 PCS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 154,253 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 148,261 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 147,806 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 147,805 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 142,921 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 142,921 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)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 135,075 miles

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 6 Jun 2014 131,798 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 131,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 May 2013 124,288 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 May 2013 124,250 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2012 109,601 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 96,644 miles

wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 21 May 2010 84,509 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2010 84,507 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 72,602 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 63,669 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 63,306 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 50,712 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 38,600 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 35,916 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 34,955 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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X359 PCS is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 X359 PCS, 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 X359 PCS registered?

X359 PCS is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 20 November 2000.

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