MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,847 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
under trays fitted
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
DSC warning light on
nearside rear anti rattle spring missing
slight play nearside rear rose joint
slight play offside rear top control arm
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
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)
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.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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