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X36 NPX

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

131,957 mi
Last recorded131,957 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX36 NPX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 131,957 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 131,934 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 131,892 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2022 131,859 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 130,652 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 128,925 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 128,396 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 125,073 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 122,748 miles

Front brake discs - ridged/pitted inner faces

Fail 7 Dec 2017 122,745 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front brake discs - ridged/pitted inner faces

Pass 8 Dec 2016 118,439 miles

Central exhaust - slight blow

Front brake discs - ridged

Front tyres - uneven wear

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 5 Dec 2016 118,384 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Central exhaust - slight blow

Front brake discs - ridged

Front tyres - uneven wear

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2015 113,705 miles

Centre exhaust section cracked.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

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

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

Offside front tyre worn low on inner and outer edges.

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 104,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 99,140 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 91,626 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated.

Fail 6 Dec 2012 91,609 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated.

Pass 22 Nov 2011 86,023 miles

Both front brake discs corroded/pitted.

Near side rear handbrake efficincy low.

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 77,847 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 70,181 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 8 Dec 2008 62,846 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 54,845 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2007 54,835 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 48,017 miles

Fuel smell in engine bay.(Advise investigation).No visable signs of fuel leak at time of test.

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Offside front tyre worn close to minimum limits on outer edge.

Offside-inner steering rack joint worn.

Fail 11 Dec 2006 48,017 miles

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

Fuel smell in engine bay.(Advise investigation).No visable leaks at time of test.

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Offside front tyre worn close to minimum limits on outer edge.

Offside-inner steering rack joint worn.

Pass 12 Dec 2005 42,646 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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X36 NPX is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 X36 NPX, 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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X36 NPX is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 18 December 2000.

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