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X903 XAG

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

160,417 mi
Last recorded160,417 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX903 XAG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 160,417 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 159,645 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 157,053 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 157,051 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 May 2020 152,394 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 152,394 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 152,353 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 152,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 150,869 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2017 146,884 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 141,876 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 141,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 136,790 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 136,790 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 131,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 126,774 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 126,565 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 121,655 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2012 121,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2011 116,944 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 109,720 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 98,437 miles

rear prop shaft rubber joint onto gearbox split with slight play

Pass 17 Sep 2008 89,221 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 77,976 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 68,474 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)

Fail 20 Sep 2006 68,472 miles

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

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)

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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X903 XAG is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 X903 XAG, 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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X903 XAG is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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