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X468 PJN

2000 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

148,282 mi
Last recorded148,282 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX468 PJN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 148,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r brake device missing

n/s/r tyre inner sidewalls deteriorated

rear both side inner sills jacking point corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 132,099 miles

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 125,757 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 125,646 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 119,259 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 114,206 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 106,045 miles

engine idle seems iratic. poss oil leaks from engine. metal brake pipes marginal corrosion. some wear suspension etc.

Pass 21 Jun 2008 98,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

minor fuel weeping around engine front tyres slight sidewall damage

Pass 27 Jun 2007 90,508 miles

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

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

maintain check for possible diesel leak at front of engine

Pass 23 Jun 2006 81,883 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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X468 PJN is a 2000 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X468 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.

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X468 PJN is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 3 November 2000.

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