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X86 HKJ

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

210,196 mi
Last recorded210,196 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX86 HKJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 210,196 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 205,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 195,984 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 17 May 2024 195,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2023 193,056 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 186,502 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 185,608 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 182,884 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 182,884 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 178,024 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

plastic trays fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Jan 2018 177,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced moisture in lamp unit (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 170,197 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 167,367 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 167,351 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 157,655 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 152,305 miles

Nearside 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 7 Oct 2013 152,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 146,112 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 146,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 140,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 140,731 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 132,332 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 132,331 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front to rear fuel pipes very rusty

Fail 4 Sep 2009 126,237 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 126,237 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 118,427 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 105,901 miles

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

check parking brake system, much lower effort on offside

wipers deteriorating

Pass 29 Jun 2006 86,771 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 86,771 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of 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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X86 HKJ is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 X86 HKJ, 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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X86 HKJ is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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