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X849 UDN

2000 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

257,881 mi
Last recorded257,881 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX849 UDN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 257,881 miles

Bonnet catch sticking

Engine oil leak

Fuel Pipes front to rear corroded

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 257,881 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 45 17 97w (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Door Mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Bonnet catch sticking

Engine oil leak

Fuel Pipes front to rear corroded

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 253,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235 45 17 97 xl (4.1.E.1)

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

bonnet wont open

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2016 253,495 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235 45 17 97 xl (4.1.E.1)

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

bonnet wont open

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2015 249,169 miles

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

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

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2015 249,169 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2014 238,944 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 238,944 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 230,988 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 230,988 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 221,375 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 220,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

rear high level brake light inop/not connected

Pass 26 Jan 2011 206,621 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 193,343 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight corrosion on fuel pipes front to rear

Fail 4 Jan 2010 193,343 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

slight corrosion on fuel pipes front to rear

Pass 14 Jan 2009 179,046 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 179,046 miles

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

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 158,516 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre 1.0 mm edges

Fail 11 Jan 2008 158,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

forward gearbox/exhaust bracket broken

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre 1.0 mm edges

Pass 6 Dec 2006 134,644 miles

holder on windscreen partially obscuring drivers view

Fail 4 Dec 2006 134,644 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front 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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X849 UDN is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 X849 UDN, 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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X849 UDN is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 11 October 2000.

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