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X462 PJN

2000 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,968 mi
Last recorded169,968 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX462 PJN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2013 169,968 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 169,732 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 166,739 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 166,738 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 159,118 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 159,108 miles

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 154,031 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 154,031 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 223,954 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 223,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

OSF tyre worn on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2007 187,317 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

OSF tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 148,743 miles

see previous vt 32

Fail 4 Aug 2006 148,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

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

front exhaust down pipe bracket corroded

slight corrosion to all rear brake pipes

Pass 5 Aug 2005 108,103 miles

tyres low †os body damage †windscreen chipped ns

Fail 5 Aug 2005 108,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

tyres low †os body damage †windscreen chipped ns

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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X462 PJN is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X462 PJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X462 PJN registered?

X462 PJN is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 2 November 2000.

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