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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Both rears (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust heat shield insecure rear
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Brake pad warning light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust heat shield insecure rear
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inner shoulder (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inner shoulder (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre inner side badly worn due to loss of pressure
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint and joint deterioating (7.1.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
gearbox exhaust mounting broken system secure at time of test
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
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 Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine oil is low and suspect coolant level low
Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
vehicle tested in wet condition
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres close to limits on inner edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
vehicle tested in wet condition
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
airbag warning light staying on
vehicle tested in wet/snow conditions
airbag warning light staying on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
vehicle tested in wet/snow conditions
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
wear to both rear brake discs
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
wear to both rear brake discs
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
plastic covering entire underbody
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
plastic covering entire underbody
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
o/s/f tyre wearing on edges
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
all tyres worn very low bald on inner edges
both rear anti-roll bar links knocking
off side front flexi exhaust system has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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X56 VWX is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 X56 VWX, 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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X56 VWX is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2000.
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