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X443 BBL

2000 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

123,793 mi
Last recorded123,793 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX443 BBL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 123,793 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 120,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge light wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve stem perishing (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge light wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve stem perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 120,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge light wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve stem perishing (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge light wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve stem perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 118,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres have only just net legal limit

Pass 6 Jun 2018 158,819 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 158,819 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 31 May 2018 158,816 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

brake pipes corroded

o/s wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2017 151,120 miles

both rear sidelights slightly effected by indicators

Pass 15 Feb 2016 141,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre has groove on inner wall

engine has a oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2016 141,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine has a oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 134,761 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre has been run flat

Fail 9 Feb 2015 134,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre has been run flat

Pass 19 Feb 2014 128,973 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2014 128,971 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2013 123,425 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 118,692 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 118,691 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 112,630 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2010 106,100 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 98,780 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 98,779 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 90,960 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Aug 2006 85,368 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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X443 BBL is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 X443 BBL, 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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X443 BBL is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 21 September 2000.

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