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X407 NGN

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

106,509 mi
Last recorded106,509 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX407 NGN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 106,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 98,420 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2018 98,412 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill jacking point calapsed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2017 81,196 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2017 81,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2016 66,598 miles

engine cover & under trey fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2016 66,590 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

engine cover & under trey fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2015 56,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipes are corroded

Heat shield is fowling on prop shaft

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 56,239 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipes are corroded

Heat shield is fowling on prop shaft

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 55,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2014 55,438 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 55,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust mounting missing

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 6 Dec 2013 55,297 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Rear heat shield insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust mounting missing

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

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

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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X407 NGN 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 53.8%.

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 X407 NGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X407 NGN registered?

X407 NGN is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 13 December 2000.

Is X407 NGN safe to buy?

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