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X429 OSO

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

192,602 mi
Last recorded192,602 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX429 OSO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 192,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear sill damaged

exhaust leak on front flexy

offside rear tyre & nearside front tyre close to legal limits

Pass 2 Dec 2016 187,525 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

both front tyres & offside rear tyres close to limits

exhaust leak

offside rear light damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2015 180,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres & nearside front close to limits

exhaust leak

leak on offside front shock absorber

Pass 7 Nov 2014 170,563 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both main brake pipes corroded

both rear brake hoses deteriorated

front exhaust flexys leaking

nearside front tyre close to limits

rear brake pads low

Pass 30 Oct 2013 160,445 miles

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

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

both rear brake hoses deteriorated

both rear tyres on limits

front brake discs corroded

leak on exhaust

rear brake pads low

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 150,822 miles

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

all brake pipes corroded

exhaust leaking on flexy joints

nearside & offside rear brake hoses deteriorated

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear low arm main bush worn

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2011 139,581 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

brake discs corroded

front suspension arms fronts slight movement

offside rear tyre on limits

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2011 139,573 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 132,352 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 132,350 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 125,056 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 119,070 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

osr roll link boot split

Fail 5 Nov 2007 119,070 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

osr roll link boot split

Pass 11 Nov 2006 106,297 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 105,981 miles

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

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

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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X429 OSO is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X429 OSO, 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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X429 OSO is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 6 December 2000.

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