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X445 EBU

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

229,025 mi
Last recorded229,025 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX445 EBU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 229,025 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 224,576 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 219,465 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 216,030 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output pair (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 211,492 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 205,014 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged CORRODED (7.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 197,501 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged main from tank (7.2.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 187,741 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 176,291 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 159,572 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2012 147,746 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 147,746 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 136,572 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

discs corroded on edges

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

slight blow on exhaust from flexi

Pass 17 Aug 2010 126,297 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 126,297 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes corroded

front brake discs corroded on edges

front number plate cracking

fuel pipes corroded

slight blow on exhaust

slight oil leaks

Pass 20 Aug 2009 119,740 miles

brake pipes corroded

front number plate cracked

fuel pipes corroded

oil leaks

Fail 20 Aug 2009 119,740 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake pipes corroded

front number plate cracked

fuel pipes corroded

oil leaks

Pass 5 Sep 2008 111,005 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 111,005 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

oil leaks

Pass 5 Sep 2007 100,549 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rust on main through brake pipes

Pass 5 Sep 2006 97,901 miles

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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X445 EBU is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 X445 EBU, 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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X445 EBU is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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