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X747 RDS

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

137,346 mi
Last recorded137,346 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX747 RDS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 137,346 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 137,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2018 131,207 miles

rear Sub-frame rubber bush's deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 16 May 2018 131,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear Sub-frame rubber bush's deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 23 Feb 2018 130,449 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Fuel system component leaking nearside centre underside (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 128,953 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 127,114 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 125,882 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 125,874 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 124,850 miles

There is condensation to both head lamp lenses.

Fail 11 Mar 2014 124,833 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust mounting broken but system still adequately supported.

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

There is condensation to both head lamp lenses.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 124,076 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 122,519 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 122,366 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 120,062 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 120,062 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 117,011 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 117,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 112,963 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 108,582 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 104,465 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 104,462 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 98,970 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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X747 RDS is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 X747 RDS, 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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X747 RDS is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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