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X72 NDA

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,516 mi
Last recorded153,516 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX72 NDA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 153,516 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on edges

Fail 4 Jun 2015 153,515 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on edges

Pass 16 May 2014 141,294 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2014 141,293 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2013 130,989 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar linkage

Pass 29 May 2013 130,989 miles

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar linkage

Pass 31 May 2012 122,967 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 122,946 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 113,782 miles

rear brake pipes corroded but not excessively

rear tyres getting low on tread

Fail 18 May 2011 113,780 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded through/loose but system not insecure

rear brake pipes corroded but not excessively

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 28 May 2010 101,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 92,687 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres are wearing in the centers

Pass 4 Jun 2008 85,080 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 77,369 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 66,072 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 66,072 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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X72 NDA is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X72 NDA, 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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X72 NDA is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 26 September 2000.

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