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X532 WFS

2000 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,647 mi
Last recorded151,647 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX532 WFS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 151,647 miles

metal fuel pipes rusting

near side rear parking brake effort low

off side and near side rear tyres perishing

several other brake pipes rusting in places

Fail 19 Jun 2013 151,578 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

metal fuel pipes rusting

near side rear parking brake effort low

off side and near side rear tyres perishing

several other brake pipes rusting in places

Pass 23 Mar 2012 146,907 miles

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

hand brake low on effort 17%

Fail 15 Mar 2012 146,907 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

hand brake low on effort 17%

Pass 24 Jan 2011 133,725 miles

offside front tyre worn just on legal limit

Fail 24 Jan 2011 133,725 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre worn just on legal limit

Pass 26 Jan 2010 126,349 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 126,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 27 Jan 2009 120,884 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 120,844 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 111,345 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 111,345 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 97,469 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 97,469 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front tyres wearing close to limits on inner edges

both rear tyres close to limits on inner edges

front to rear metal fuel lines heavily corroded

off side rear tyre under inflated

slight stone chips to wind screen

Pass 21 Jan 2006 88,242 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 88,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Metal fuel lines under car corroding

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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X532 WFS is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X532 WFS, 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 X532 WFS registered?

X532 WFS is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 13 September 2000.

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