MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,141 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes ; Imbalance , Parking brakes 24 % , n/s lower
Corrosion ; Areas at n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills by jacking points , sills mainly covered
Drivers view ; o/s door mirror deteriorated , slightly affecting rear view , recommend replace
Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Fuel system ; Damp around fuel line n/s of engine bay
Lighting ; n/s headlamp aim at minimum height , adjuster not working
Lighting ; o/s headlamp slight movement , upper mounting damaged
Note ; o/s/f fog lamp lenses broken
Steering ; Slight movement at steering wheel , recommend check fixing
Body has slight corrosion n/s/r-o/s/r jacking points corroded (6.1.B.2)
Nearside head light starting to fade
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Front Upper Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X438 FBY is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc 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 X438 FBY, 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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What year was X438 FBY registered?
X438 FBY is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2000.
Is X438 FBY safe to buy?
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