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X57 BLB

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

251,694 mi
Last recorded251,694 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX57 BLB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 251,694 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 247,041 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 237,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 223,308 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 223,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge/sholder (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 218,514 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jun 2016 218,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 May 2015 213,845 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 208,782 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 202,453 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 193,055 miles

all discs corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2011 186,872 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 186,872 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s rear disc corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2010 166,018 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 155,428 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 135,007 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

RUBBER BELLOWS SPLIT ON O/S/F ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK UPPER JOINT

Pass 13 Aug 2007 110,900 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 93,187 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 93,179 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2006 93,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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X57 BLB is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X57 BLB, 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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X57 BLB is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 18 September 2000.

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