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X773 NCS

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

240,923 mi
Last recorded240,923 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX773 NCS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 240,923 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sills at rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 240,923 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion both sills at rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 237,794 miles

Oil leak ()

front brake pipes greased

Pass 16 Sep 2015 226,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both fuel pipes corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2015 226,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2014 208,693 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2014 208,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 194,106 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

gearbox oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2013 194,106 miles

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

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 Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2012 186,714 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

gearbox fluid leak

Pass 22 Sep 2011 176,396 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust mount broke but not effecting the support of the exhaust

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2011 176,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust mount broke but not effecting the support of the exhaust

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2010 168,757 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2009 157,299 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 157,298 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 147,358 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 139,722 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 133,399 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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X773 NCS is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X773 NCS, 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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X773 NCS is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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