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X707 JCT

2000 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

209,199 mi
Last recorded209,199 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX707 JCT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2023 209,199 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear subframe, both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 201,865 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 196,143 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front track control arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 191,444 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front track control arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 182,974 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 175,099 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

diesel emissions to clean for smoke metre reading printout

Fail 12 Mar 2018 175,096 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front inner pads (3.5.1g)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

diesel emissions to clean for smoke metre reading printout

Pass 16 Mar 2017 168,048 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 160,900 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 160,470 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 160,470 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 156,839 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 156,839 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 136,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 15 Jul 2013 136,361 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 121,278 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 111,965 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting to gearbox corroded.

Fail 13 Jul 2011 111,958 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

centre exhaust mounting to gearbox corroded.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 94,987 miles

corrosion on metal brake pipes at rear , o/s front shock absorber wet with oil , front tyres scrubbed on outer edges , rear brake disc inner faces corroded , play in both rear hub/lower arm pivot bushes

Pass 13 Jul 2009 76,948 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 66,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 58,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Near side front fog light damaged.

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 45,881 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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X707 JCT is a 2000 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 X707 JCT, 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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X707 JCT is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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