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X698 DET

2000 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,648 mi
Last recorded184,648 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX698 DET
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 184,648 miles

rear axle bushes worn / i

Fail 23 Jun 2016 184,648 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear axle bushes worn / i

Pass 25 Apr 2015 171,832 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

minor damage to nearside fornt tyre outer sidewall

Fail 25 Apr 2015 171,832 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

minor damage to nearside fornt tyre outer sidewall

Pass 24 Apr 2014 168,337 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2014 168,301 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 159,722 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 159,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 152,650 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

front discs corroded (replace soon)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 152,650 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

front discs corroded (replace soon)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 137,753 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 129,126 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 75,005 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play starting--REC ATTENTION

Pass 14 Nov 2008 116,798 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 116,767 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 112,056 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 98,478 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 82,014 miles

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

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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X698 DET is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X698 DET, 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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X698 DET is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 23 October 2000.

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