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X912 DBL

2000 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,933 mi
Last recorded81,933 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX912 DBL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 81,933 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 81,458 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 79,983 miles

Offside Front driver's seat adjustment defective

Fail 22 May 2021 79,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front drivers seat adjustment defective

Pass 3 Feb 2020 78,830 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 78,827 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 77,749 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 76,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Upper close to excessive (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Upper close to excessive (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Close to excessive (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 73,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bushes close to excess (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

chips to windscreen

corrosion to offside outer sill

engine management light on

Fail 10 Apr 2017 73,960 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bushes close to excess (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

chips to windscreen

corrosion to offside outer sill

engine management light on

Pass 9 May 2016 72,326 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 May 2016 72,266 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cracks inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 May 2015

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

chips to windscreen

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

poor beam pattern both headlights scratched/yellowed

Pass 2 May 2014

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 May 2013 67,583 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded/damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2012 66,204 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

damage to o/s outer sill, slight corrosion starting

Pass 4 May 2011

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

damage to o/s sill

washers poor

wipers poor

Fail 3 May 2011

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to o/s sill

washers poor

wipers poor

Pass 6 May 2010 62,543 miles

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

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

damage to o/s outer sill

wipers poor

Pass 28 Apr 2009 60,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

damage to o/s/r sill

slight play in steering rack / steering

washers low

Pass 2 May 2008 58,612 miles

Both front tyres are getting low

Deep cuts to the sidewall of the N/S/F tyre

Pass 1 May 2007 55,677 miles

damage to front tyre sidewalls

Fail 30 Apr 2007 55,677 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre walls damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2005 50,670 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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X912 DBL is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X912 DBL, 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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X912 DBL is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 26 October 2000.

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