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X4 APJ

2000 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

149,994 mi
Last recorded149,994 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX4 APJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2014 149,994 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn edges close to limit, o/s/f side lamp dim, rear brake pads low, o/s/f brake pipe rusty, possible engine misfire, engine management light on.

Fail 3 Jan 2014 149,994 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn edges close to limit, o/s/f side lamp dim, rear brake pads low, o/s/f brake pipe rusty, possible engine misfire, engine management light on.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 146,857 miles

rear stop. front pads low,

Fail 6 Aug 2012 146,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre rear stop lamp inop, engine oil leak, engine managment light on, warning lights on.

front brake pads very low,

Pass 29 Jul 2011 138,150 miles

n/s/f anti roll link bar play in ends, n/s/f tyre worn edges, o/s/f ion ner brake pads worn,

Fail 29 Jul 2011 138,150 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f anti roll link bar play in ends, n/s/f tyre worn edges, o/s/f ion ner brake pads worn,

Pass 29 Apr 2010 130,565 miles

both n/s seatbelts very mouldy

edges of inner faces of front brake discs corroding slightly reducing braking area

n/s/f steering rack boot cracking badly

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm + inner edge worn [235/45/17w]

slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar link rod

unable to check various parts of vehicle properly due to covers

Pass 6 Feb 2009 127,259 miles

exhaust bracket to gearbox broken

n/s/front washer inop but sufficient water from o/s to clean screen

o/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit on inner edge,n/s/rear 2mm [235/45/17w]

slight play in n/s + o/s/front anti-roll bar link rods

Pass 18 Dec 2007 116,194 miles

play in n/s/f anti-roll bar link rod

slight play in n/s/r anti-roll bar link rod

Pass 14 Dec 2006 108,053 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 108,053 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 99,807 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 99,725 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake pad sensor wires disconected

nail in n/s/f tyre

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link rod

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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X4 APJ is a 2000 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X4 APJ, 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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X4 APJ is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 17 November 2000.

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