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X466 DGM

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

136,725 mi
Last recorded136,725 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX466 DGM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 136,725 miles

both headlamps slightly deteriorated giving a slightly reduced output of light.

Pass 2 Jan 2013 131,277 miles

brake pad warning light is on

clutch pedal anti slip pad is missing

front brake discs worn thin

nsf brake pad warning wire is not connected to brake pad

osr and nsr tyres are wearing the inner edges

Fail 2 Jan 2013 131,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

brake pad warning light is on

clutch pedal anti slip pad is missing

front brake discs worn thin

nsf brake pad warning wire is not connected to brake pad

osr and nsr tyres are wearing the inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2012 124,340 miles

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

both front brake discs badly worn.

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges, advise wheel alignment check.

brake pad wear warning lamp on, sensor n/s front not connected.

rear brake discs corroded on inner face.

Fail 10 Jan 2012 124,333 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

both front brake discs badly worn.

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges, advise wheel alignment check.

brake pad wear warning lamp on, sensor n/s front not connected.

rear brake discs corroded on inner face.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 118,573 miles

Front bumper insecure

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 12 Jan 2011 118,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 15 Dec 2009 109,918 miles

front brake discs & pads worn low, advise remove wheels for full inspection.

front propshaft joint worn to excess.

Fail 14 Dec 2009 109,903 miles

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

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

front brake discs & pads worn low, advise remove wheels for full inspection.

front propshaft joint worn to excess.

Pass 22 Oct 2008 101,545 miles

clutch pedal anti slip device missing.

front to rear brake pipes corroded, advise replacement.

Fail 20 Oct 2008 101,534 miles

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

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

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges, advise alignment check.

clutch pedal anti slip device missing.

front to rear brake pipes corroded, advise replacement.

Pass 31 Oct 2007 94,027 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 93,920 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 84,259 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2006 84,247 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 78,359 miles

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

spare tyre worn below the legal limit.

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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X466 DGM is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 X466 DGM, 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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X466 DGM is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 14 November 2000.

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