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X746 EDT

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

173,912 mi
Last recorded173,912 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX746 EDT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 173,912 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes by tank heavily painted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 173,608 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 164,387 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 164,387 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 146,986 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 133,167 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 133,167 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 122,197 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 122,195 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 112,842 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 112,842 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 108,107 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 108,107 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 99,067 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 91,132 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 91,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 86,252 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 86,226 miles

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 79,581 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2007 71,267 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 62,614 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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X746 EDT is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 X746 EDT, 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 X746 EDT registered?

X746 EDT is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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