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X628 NKN

2000 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

171,137 mi
Last recorded171,137 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX628 NKN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2026 171,137 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 162,268 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 152,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 147,258 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases temporary repaired (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 136,746 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 136,212 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Door sill is holed & corroded by jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn to 2.5m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 128,669 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 126,980 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 126,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 124,700 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 124,700 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 121,893 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top, both sides (2.4.G.2)

exhaust downtake pipe bolts wearing thin

Fail 7 Nov 2017 121,893 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top, both sides (2.4.G.2)

exhaust downtake pipe bolts wearing thin

Pass 11 Nov 2016 119,086 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 116,274 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 116,274 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 114,010 miles

advise slight seepage at top strut seal n/s/f

Pass 26 Oct 2013 110,919 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 110,919 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 108,916 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 105,735 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 98,179 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 86,615 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 75,450 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 64,868 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)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 58,030 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 52,969 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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X628 NKN is a 2000 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 X628 NKN, 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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X628 NKN is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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