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X583 AAL

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

198,255 mi
Last recorded198,255 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX583 AAL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 198,255 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 197,761 miles

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Pass 2 Apr 2016 195,924 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 192,556 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 192,556 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 190,823 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 190,823 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 189,223 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 188,303 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 184,125 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 178,786 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag light illuminated

Pass 18 Jul 2008 178,786 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

air bag light illuminated

Fail 26 Apr 2008 178,414 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 162,209 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 146,287 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 146,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front 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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X583 AAL is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X583 AAL, 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 X583 AAL registered?

X583 AAL is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 12 September 2000.

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