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X853 JAU

2000 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

177,390 mi
Last recorded177,390 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX853 JAU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 177,390 miles

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

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

bad vibration through the vehicle when forward or reverse movement selected

Fail 24 Nov 2015 177,390 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 38% (3.7.B.5b)

bad vibration through the vehicle when forward or reverse movement selected

Pass 8 Dec 2014 168,591 miles

n/s mirror cover missing

Pass 31 Dec 2013 155,735 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 155,526 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 145,825 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 145,822 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 135,789 miles

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

front and rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode from fleex hoses

Fail 20 Oct 2011 135,785 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front and rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode from fleex hoses

Pass 25 Oct 2010 128,804 miles

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

diesel pre heater pipes corroded and leaking coolant

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2009 119,130 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 119,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 107,859 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 5 Nov 2007 94,645 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 94,644 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 82,897 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 82,735 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 65,933 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 65,932 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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X853 JAU is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 X853 JAU, 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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X853 JAU is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 18 November 2000.

Is X853 JAU safe to buy?

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