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X469 SES

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

196,193 mi
Last recorded196,193 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX469 SES
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 196,193 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2020 196,187 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 187,351 miles

Offside Rear rust on the wheel arch

Pass 18 Aug 2018 175,142 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 175,066 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

OTHER ARES OF GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 16 Aug 2017 168,111 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear jack point slightly corroded

UNDERBODY GENERAL CORROSION

front and rear suspension serves corrosion

Fail 15 Aug 2017 168,111 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear jack point slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2016 164,292 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 164,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 158,472 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 150,145 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

o/s and n/s rear outer door sills corroded and weak

slight binding on o/s front brake

Fail 12 Aug 2014 150,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

o/s and n/s rear outer door sills corroded and weak

slight binding on o/s front brake

Pass 16 Aug 2013 139,778 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to split on inner side walls

center exhaust rubbers starting to split

Fail 16 Aug 2013 139,778 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

both rear tyres starting to split on inner side walls

center exhaust rubbers starting to split

Pass 8 Aug 2012 131,780 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 116,680 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

both wiper blades starting to split

o/s and n/s front brake back plates corroded and insecure

Fail 15 Aug 2011 116,680 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

both wiper blades starting to split

o/s and n/s front brake back plates corroded and insecure

Pass 11 Aug 2010 105,357 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 105,357 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 95,901 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 95,901 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 84,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 84,607 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 74,122 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 74,115 miles

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

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 66,124 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 66,124 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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X469 SES is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X469 SES, 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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What year was X469 SES registered?

X469 SES is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 3 November 2000.

Is X469 SES safe to buy?

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