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X382 DFB

2000 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,136 mi
Last recorded147,136 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX382 DFB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 147,136 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 138,209 miles

Brake pipes on O/F by fuel tank are heavily corroded. Advise replacing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2013 138,191 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipes on O/F by fuel tank are heavily corroded. Advise replacing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 129,304 miles

Both N/S tyres perishing

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/R metal brake pipe corroded

N/S/R tyre on the legal limit

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

O/S metal brake pipes corroded

O/S/F metal brake pipe slightly corroded

O/S/R tyre close to legal limit

Oil leak

Traction control light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

View of all brake pads obsucred

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 129,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Both N/S tyres perishing

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/R metal brake pipe corroded

N/S/R tyre on the legal limit

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

O/S metal brake pipes corroded

O/S/F metal brake pipe slightly corroded

O/S/R tyre close to legal limit

Oil leak

Traction control light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

View of all brake pads obsucred

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 131,347 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 110,739 miles

front tyes wearing on inner tread surfaces

slight wear front brake disces

Pass 21 Jul 2009 100,519 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 11 Jul 2008 92,308 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 92,308 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 83,425 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 75,172 miles

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

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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X382 DFB is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X382 DFB, 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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X382 DFB is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 14 November 2000.

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