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X54 UPC

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

171,240 mi
Last recorded171,240 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX54 UPC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 171,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 170,148 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 168,300 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 167,520 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (jacking point) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front undertray slightly damaged

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 165,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 165,228 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 163,755 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 163,755 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Won't open (3.1 (c))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe along underside of car corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe in arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear sub frame bushes excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn inner edge, split and canvas exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items under bonnet not checked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disk pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 162,550 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 162,549 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 160,744 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 153,344 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 157,552 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 153,344 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 153,344 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 149,526 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 144,000 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

corrision both front to rear fuel pipes

Pass 14 Nov 2013 140,794 miles

Corrosion on front to rear fuel pipe

Cut in the sidewall of near side front tyre

Off side front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Slight play in both front suspension arms

Fail 13 Nov 2013 140,789 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Corrosion on front to rear fuel pipe

Cut in the sidewall of near side front tyre

Off side front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Slight play in both front suspension arms

Pass 28 Nov 2012 136,436 miles

Corrosion on fuel pipes

Cut in the sidewall in near side front tyre sidewall

Damage to near side front bumper

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2011 129,773 miles

Oil leak from rear diff

Rear brake discs are worn

Front brake discs are worn and pitted

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 129,772 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Front brake discs are worn and pitted

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from rear diff

Rear brake discs are worn

Pass 17 Aug 2010 121,788 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre has flat spot

Fail 16 Aug 2010 121,788 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre has flat spot

Pass 23 Mar 2009 106,066 miles

childseat fitted to n/s/r unable to fully inspect seat belt

Pass 4 Apr 2008 94,934 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 94,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 77,379 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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X54 UPC is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 X54 UPC, 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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X54 UPC is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 6 September 2000.

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