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X912 RDS

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,109 mi
Last recorded131,109 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX912 RDS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 131,109 miles

Exhaust front flexi section showing signs of deterioration

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted

Nearside beam pattern on limit

Oil leak rear diff ()

Slight play in nearside and offside front lower , rear inner suspension arm bushes

Slight play in offside front suspension joints

Fail 31 Aug 2016 131,107 miles

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

Exhaust front flexi section showing signs of deterioration

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted

Nearside beam pattern on limit

Oil leak rear diff ()

Slight play in nearside and offside front lower , rear inner suspension arm bushes

Slight play in offside front suspension joints

Pass 1 Sep 2015 119,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Full inspection of brake pipes not possible, covered by fuel tank and covers.

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

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2015 119,378 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Full inspection of brake pipes not possible, covered by fuel tank and covers.

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2014 113,521 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 113,516 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 106,600 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 106,596 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 99,029 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 99,029 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 89,394 miles

offside front drop link gaiter split

play in nearside rear anti roll bar drop link

Pass 14 Sep 2010 70,002 miles

rear tyres worn unevenly and on limit

Pass 2 Sep 2009 64,459 miles

O/S rear brake performance lower than should be. requires attention

Pass 15 Jul 2009 64,126 miles

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

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 16 Jul 2008 61,924 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 59,342 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 54,000 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 RDS is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RDS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X912 RDS registered?

X912 RDS is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X912 RDS safe to buy?

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