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X393 FBL

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

178,702 mi
Last recorded178,702 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX393 FBL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 178,702 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 178,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 172,634 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 168,260 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 168,258 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 161,455 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 5 Jan 2011 153,102 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 148,960 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 135,061 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to limit on edges - 2 to 3mm

Pass 5 Apr 2008 113,683 miles

full underbody shields fitted.

headlamp outputs slightly reduced.

horn weak.

wiper blades in poor condition.

Pass 3 Apr 2007 97,066 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 97,064 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2005 71,604 miles

both front tyres worn at tread edges.o/s/f bald at inner edge!.at minimum acceptable standard.

corrosion forming to rear of both main line brake pipes.

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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X393 FBL is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X393 FBL, 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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X393 FBL is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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