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X899 CLB

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

217,781 mi
Last recorded217,781 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX899 CLB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 217,781 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 217,781 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 210,350 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 210,350 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 197,023 miles

handbrake performance on minimum limit

indicator bulbs starting to fade white

osf disc tin backing plate rusted

Fail 23 Mar 2012 197,022 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 181,696 miles

Both front anti roll bar link arm ball joint gaiters torn

Both front tyres damaged on the outer side walls

Service light illuminated

Fail 26 Mar 2011 181,670 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 154,949 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 154,949 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 138,080 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 138,020 miles

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 120,829 miles

1.front windscreen damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2006 103,299 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 103,299 miles

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.

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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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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What year was X899 CLB registered?

X899 CLB is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 11 September 2000.

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