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X503 PCK

2000 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

170,267 mi
Last recorded170,267 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX503 PCK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 170,267 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 158,225 miles

Both rear tyres worn inside edges

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 150,502 miles

Both rear indicator builds discoloured

Both rear trailing arm outer bushes slight play

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight mist of oil

Plastic under trays fitted

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

Rear sub frame bushes have slight movement

Sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2016 142,579 miles

both rear indicators starting to show white light

front to rear brake pipes covered in under seal

o/s/r and n/s/r lower wishbone bushes have slight play

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear sub frame o/s and n/s front bushes worn

signs of leakage from power steering rack

signs of leakage o/s/r shock absorber

Pass 24 Feb 2015 133,503 miles

both rear brake discs have corrosion

brake pipes covered in underseal

diff leaking

Fail 24 Feb 2015 133,503 miles

Offside 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)

both rear brake discs have corrosion

brake pipes covered in underseal

diff leaking

Pass 4 Dec 2012 129,998 miles

all tyres bald inner edges stepped tread strong adv

item removed from rear veiw prior to test

Pass 5 Dec 2011 117,972 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 109,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 100,009 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2009 100,006 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2008 86,642 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 86,574 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 78,273 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 78,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 66,036 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 66,012 miles

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

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

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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X503 PCK is a 2000 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 X503 PCK, 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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X503 PCK is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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