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X376 PBA

2000 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,374 mi
Last recorded128,374 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX376 PBA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 128,374 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 116,318 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 116,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint toe arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint toe arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 91,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 87,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 87,338 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 65,836 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Nov 2010 54,768 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 52,613 miles

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

rear number plate slighty deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2008 50,186 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 50,186 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 21 Nov 2007 44,956 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 40,256 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 36,427 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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X376 PBA is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X376 PBA, 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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X376 PBA is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 12 December 2000.

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