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X947 RJO

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX947 RJO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

General Corrosion Rear Axle

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Instrument Cluster not working

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Sill covers Fitted

Vehicle lowered

extended side skirts fitted

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 3 Jul 2021

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

General Corrosion Rear Axle

Instrument Cluster not working

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sill covers Fitted

Vehicle lowered

Pass 20 Dec 2019 261,140 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both sill covers fitted

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 19 Dec 2018 254,728 miles

Both side sill protector fitted

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under tray fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2017 241,904 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriated

Both side sills patch of welding

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil To rear all four (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 230,494 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/R & O/S/R (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S & O/S FRONT TO REAR LEADS TO HOSES (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive N/S & O/S REAR JACKING SILLS (2.4.A.3)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 230,494 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded JACKING SILLS (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/R & O/S/R (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S & O/S FRONT TO REAR LEADS TO HOSES (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive N/S & O/S REAR JACKING SILLS (2.4.A.3)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 218,515 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 218,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 204,526 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 188,156 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 187,963 miles

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

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2013 180,834 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 180,834 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 176,064 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 170,315 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 162,164 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 153,679 miles

all flexi hoses cracking

all four tyres close to limit

front and rear brake pads worn

Pass 13 Feb 2008 145,122 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 131,282 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 125,844 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 125,844 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)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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X947 RJO is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X947 RJO, 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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X947 RJO is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 23 November 2000.

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