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X42 SFC

2000 BMW 530

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,847 mi
Last recorded139,847 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX42 SFC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 139,847 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

outer sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2018 139,835 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

corrosion on exhaust

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2017 133,613 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre slight wear on inside edge

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and sill to floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2016 131,468 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2015 128,837 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2014 124,808 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 116,730 miles

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

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

both near side rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 112,156 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 108,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 103,712 miles

Aux belt cracked

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside rear caplier rattle spring missing

Oil leak

Traction control light on

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 97,922 miles

DSC warning light on

nearside rear anti rattle spring missing

slight play nearside rear rose joint

slight play offside rear top control arm

Fail 15 Oct 2009 97,922 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

DSC warning light on

nearside rear anti rattle spring missing

slight play nearside rear rose joint

slight play offside rear top control arm

Pass 14 Oct 2008 91,219 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 82,912 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 23 Oct 2006 73,751 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 73,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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X42 SFC is a 2000 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X42 SFC, 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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X42 SFC is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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