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X371 DLC

2000 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX371 DLC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017
Pass 4 Jul 2016 151,061 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 150,843 miles

nsr link bar slight play

Pass 29 May 2014 149,769 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 148,091 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 May 2012 143,643 miles

nsr link bar has slight play

oil leak from engine poss rocker cover gasket

rear pads wearing low

rear tyres wearing low inner edge 235/35 R18

slight play in both rear lower hub attachments

washers nonly just provide enough fluid to screen

Pass 17 May 2011 140,162 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2010 132,390 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 132,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Brake warrning light on

Front discs worn very close to legal limit

Front pads low

N/S/R drop link slight play

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 125,078 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

front exhaust mount fracturing

front tyres worn on outer edges - 235/40 ZR18 95Y

Pass 5 Dec 2007 114,964 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 114,964 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 101,428 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 114,910 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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X371 DLC is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 X371 DLC, 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 X371 DLC registered?

X371 DLC is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 4 October 2000.

Is X371 DLC safe to buy?

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