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X871 DJM

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,819 mi
Last recorded152,819 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX871 DJM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 152,819 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 152,808 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 142,824 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 134,396 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 134,395 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 122,086 miles

all brake pipes badly corroded and pitted

fuel lines corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2011 122,048 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

all barke discs and pads worn

all brake pipes badly corroded and pitted

brake discs badly corroded and pitted

front brake discs slightly warped causing brake fluctuating brake readings

fuel lines corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2011 121,032 miles

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

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)

front and rear brake application slightly uneaven

front and rear discs corroded and pitted on inner edges

Pass 7 Mar 2010 116,535 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 108,972 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 108,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 108,735 miles

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 9 Nov 2007 104,231 miles

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)

front to rear steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 7 Nov 2006 97,104 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 90,922 miles

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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X871 DJM is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X871 DJM, 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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X871 DJM is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 10 November 2000.

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