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X484 FCB

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,687 mi
Last recorded141,687 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX484 FCB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 141,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-tray fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2021 139,140 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2020 137,123 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CENTRE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 135,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower wheel arch rusty

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2018 134,285 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 133,600 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 131,449 miles

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

Fuel pipe corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2014 128,276 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 126,428 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Oct 2012 123,676 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 123,676 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 111,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 98,951 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 98,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 87,317 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 87,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 76,074 miles

nearside inner sidelight flickers when tapped.

Fail 12 Nov 2008 76,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside inner sidelight flickers when tapped.

Pass 9 Nov 2007 64,316 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2007 64,316 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 51,072 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 48,690 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 48,653 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 43,045 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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X484 FCB is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X484 FCB, 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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X484 FCB is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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