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X735 SBT

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

96,963 mi
Last recorded96,963 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX735 SBT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 96,963 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 95,765 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 95,765 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 99,056 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 99,056 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 93,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 91,819 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 89,624 miles

front brake pads low and discs poor condition

Fail 5 Jul 2017 89,623 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake pads low and discs poor condition

Pass 28 Jun 2016 87,251 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 85,316 miles

front tyres low on inner edges,front discs and pads in poor condition,n/s/r suspension arm outer bush cover split

Fail 9 Jul 2015 85,313 miles

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

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

front tyres low on inner edges,front discs and pads in poor condition,n/s/r suspension arm outer bush cover split

Pass 3 Jul 2014 83,372 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges,,,,both rear jacking point corroding,,,,fuel and brake pipes starting to corrode centre

Fail 3 Jul 2014 83,365 miles

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges,,,,both rear jacking point corroding,,,,fuel and brake pipes starting to corrode centre

Pass 24 Jun 2013 80,933 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 16 Jul 2012 78,919 miles

both rear inner sills rusty around jacking points

Fail 10 Jul 2012 78,879 miles

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

gearbox mount rubber split,,,,both inner rear sills rusty around jacking points,,,,rear fuel and brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2011 76,672 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Jul 2011 76,672 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Jul 2010 74,630 miles

exhaust mount rubber broken one of two on gear box.....

Fail 8 Jul 2009 73,267 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 73,267 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 70,499 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 66,631 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Jul 2007 66,630 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Jul 2006 58,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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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X735 SBT is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 X735 SBT, 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 X735 SBT registered?

X735 SBT is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 15 September 2000.

Is X735 SBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X735 SBT shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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