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X61 CDB

2000 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,461 mi
Last recorded123,461 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX61 CDB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 123,461 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

o/s-n/s rear tyres worn to wear bar limits

under covers fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2017 123,461 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

o/s-n/s rear tyres worn to wear bar limits

under covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2016 120,694 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear forward of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine covers fitted

n/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted

oil leak

under covers fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2016 120,694 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear forward of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine covers fitted

n/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted

n/s/f wheel bearing not tested

oil leak

under covers fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2014 118,309 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

advise engine light on

Pass 22 Dec 2014 118,309 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

advise engine light on

Fail 13 Dec 2013 115,561 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 115,561 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 112,332 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 112,332 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 93,150 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 93,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2011 86,142 miles

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

n.s.f tyre worn outer edges

signs of possible brake fluid seepage o.s.f caliper,recommend to be checked

Pass 19 Nov 2009 72,389 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 67,293 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 62,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 57,697 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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X61 CDB is a 2000 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X61 CDB, 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 X61 CDB registered?

X61 CDB is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X61 CDB safe to buy?

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