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X512 TDN

2000 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,740 mi
Last recorded152,740 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX512 TDN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2018 152,740 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill with in 30 cm of rear axle, front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill, with in 30 cm of rear axle front mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 152,726 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 149,413 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 149,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/16W (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/16W (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 143,866 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged Corroded (7.2.2)

Slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2015 140,425 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 140,425 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside 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)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge 225/55/16Y

Pass 3 Jan 2014 137,357 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2013 137,529 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 134,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 129,807 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 129,807 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 124,352 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 124,346 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 118,685 miles

o/s/r/ and n/s/r/ tyres on legal limit.

slight wear o/s/r/ drop link.

Pass 25 Nov 2008 106,861 miles

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

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

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

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

front pads not visable. suspect close to limit.

Pass 1 Dec 2007 94,883 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2006 85,317 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 71,651 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 71,651 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

N/S FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE(ON LIMIT)225/55/16 CONT

REAR DISCS CORRODED ON INNER EDGES

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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X512 TDN is a 2000 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X512 TDN, 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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X512 TDN is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 5 December 2000.

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