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X768 MOE

2000 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,310 mi
Last recorded101,310 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX768 MOE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 101,310 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 18 Jul 2019 101,299 miles

Headlamp reflector seriously defective insecure (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both park brake performances low

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 22 Jun 2018 99,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

park brake will need adjustment soon

Pass 22 May 2017 95,395 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2016 90,921 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2016 90,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 86,785 miles

both rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 11 Apr 2014 81,224 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 75,160 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside handbrake slightly low effort

Fail 26 Apr 2012 69,839 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 69,839 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 63,124 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 51,713 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 45,530 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 45,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 35,492 miles

advise brake master cylinder not checked due to location under offside pollen filter housing advise rpm not checked due to location of battery

Pass 4 Jul 2007 23,945 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 21,457 miles

parking brake performance 18% (16% pass)

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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X768 MOE is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X768 MOE, 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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X768 MOE is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 3 November 2000.

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