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X776 VAP

2000 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

193,443 mi
Last recorded193,443 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX776 VAP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2017 193,443 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill rear jacking point (5.2.6)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded small pipe ()

Nearside Front inside edge of tread worn

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

corrosion on both rear wheel arches

play in rear axle diff bushes

Pass 7 Dec 2016 182,291 miles

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

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

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

light corrosion on fuel pipes under vehicle

Fail 7 Dec 2016 182,291 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

light corrosion on fuel pipes under vehicle

Pass 11 Nov 2015 170,197 miles

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

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

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

light corrosion on fuel pipes under vehicle

Fail 10 Nov 2015 170,197 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

light corrosion on fuel pipes under vehicle

Pass 8 Dec 2014 161,350 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2013 150,923 miles

all x4 coil springs slightly corroded

centre exhaust bracket corroded but still ok

Pass 22 Feb 2013 139,623 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 134,670 miles

advise front disc /pads

advise ns front lower arm bush

advise ns headlamp

advise of side front steel brake pipe

Pass 9 Mar 2011 129,793 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 119,424 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 115,616 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 112,743 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 112,743 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 109,553 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 109,552 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 101,583 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 101,577 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 101,577 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 98,258 miles

Offside Front 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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X776 VAP is a 2000 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X776 VAP, 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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X776 VAP is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 18 October 2000.

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