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X597 SAS

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,308 mi
Last recorded144,308 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX597 SAS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 144,308 miles

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

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))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 141,747 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

under covers fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2017 141,747 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

under covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2016 137,234 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

under covers fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2016 137,230 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel tank o/s (7.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2015 128,862 miles

fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 128,862 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2014 120,809 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

fuel tank damp

Pass 18 Oct 2013 114,443 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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)

offside rear side light inop

offside sub frame + rear lower arm bush slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion to offside rear floor pan

slight misting of fuel near tank area

Pass 17 Oct 2012 105,903 miles

front brake discs lipped

o/s front tyre worn on the inner edge

oily substance on the fuel tank and o/s rear suspension arm

Fail 16 Oct 2012 105,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

corrosion on inner faces of rear brake discs

front brake discs lipped

o/s front tyre worn on the inner edge

oily substance on the fuel tank and o/s rear suspension arm

Pass 10 Oct 2011 99,174 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

fuel pipes corroded

n\s hand brake just efficient

Pass 13 Oct 2010 91,733 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 84,327 miles

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

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

handbrake effort

wet conditions

Pass 22 Oct 2008 76,904 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 76,904 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 70,121 miles

o/s handbrake effort

over fill with diesl

Fail 24 Oct 2007 70,121 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s handbrake effort

over fill with diesl

Pass 3 Nov 2006 63,386 miles

rusty exhaust clamps

Pass 24 Nov 2005 56,367 miles

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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X597 SAS is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X597 SAS, 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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X597 SAS is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 3 November 2000.

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