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X401 FBL

2000 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

130,602 mi
Last recorded130,602 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX401 FBL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 130,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 123,538 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 123,538 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 119,003 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Jun 2021 119,003 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 116,493 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 116,493 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 115,881 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front slight oil leak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lights misty

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear suspension components are slightly corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sills corroded slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 115,124 miles

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

Nearside sills corroded

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

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

Offside sills corroded

both rear jacking points corroded

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

slight coolant leak

Fail 2 Jun 2017 115,122 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

O/S & N/S Outer sills corroded.

O/S & N/S/R Jacking points corroded.

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 114,241 miles

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

Nearside 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)

offside nearside rear sills corroded

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers

unable to check underside fully due to covers

Pass 20 May 2015 110,785 miles

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

cut in n/s rear tyre at tread

Pass 13 May 2014 106,073 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

slight play at n/s rear lower outer ball joint

Fail 9 May 2014 106,051 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

slight play at n/s rear lower outer ball joint

Pass 14 May 2013 101,843 miles

slight corrosion at n/s and o/s rear outer sill seams

Fail 10 May 2013 101,828 miles

Nearside Front 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)

slight corrosion at n/s and o/s rear outer sill seams

Pass 20 Jun 2012 96,828 miles

both front tyres just under 3mm

slight corrosion at front to rear metal brake pipes

traction light on

Fail 6 Jun 2012 96,820 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres just under 3mm

slight corrosion at front to rear metal brake pipes

traction light on

Pass 3 Jun 2011 91,826 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front number plate starting to fade

nail in n/s rear tyre

o/s rear tyre at 3mm

slight corrosion at o/s front to o/s rear metal brake pipe to flexy hose

slight surface rust on exhaust

Fail 2 Jun 2011 91,826 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nail in n/s rear tyre

o/s rear tyre at 3mm

front brake discs slightly worn

front number plate starting to fade

slight corrosion at o/s front to o/s rear metal brake pipe to flexy hose

slight surface rust on exhaust

Pass 11 Jan 2010 85,940 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear sub frame bushes starting to perish

front number plate starting to fade

Pass 8 Jan 2009 80,944 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 80,944 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 73,138 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 70,156 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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X401 FBL is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X401 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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X401 FBL is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 30 October 2000.

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