MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
217,781 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIATING - STARTING TO AFFECT LIGHT OUTPUT
BRAKE PIPES RUSTY IN PLACES - RECOMMEND FURTHER WAXOYL ETC.
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
VERY VERY RUSTY FUEL LINES ALONG NS FLOORPAN
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIATING - STARTING TO AFFECT LIGHT OUTPUT
BRAKE PIPES RUSTY IN PLACES - RECOMMEND FURTHER WAXOYL ETC.
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
OS FRONT TYRE ODD COMPARED TO OTHERS (SIZE OK)
VERY VERY RUSTY FUEL LINES ALONG NS FLOORPAN
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall
handbrake performance on minimum limit
indicator bulbs starting to fade white
osf disc tin backing plate rusted
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Both front anti roll bar link arm ball joint gaiters torn
Both front tyres damaged on the outer side walls
Service light illuminated
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Both front anti roll bar link arm ball joint gaiters torn
Both front tyres damaged on the outer side walls
Service light illuminated
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre stoplight not working
front exhaust support bracket very rusty
handbrake performance
light warning light on dash
offside front headlight lense codensated
scuttle full of leaves
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre stoplight not working
front exhaust support bracket very rusty
handbrake performance
light warning light on dash
offside front headlight lense codensated
scuttle full of leaves
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1.front windscreen damaged
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X899 CLB is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 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 X899 CLB, 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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X899 CLB is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 11 September 2000.
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