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X951 HJB

2000 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

196,989 mi
Last recorded196,989 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX951 HJB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2020 196,989 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear sill within 30cm of seatbelt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear sill within 30cm of seatbelt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint dust cover split, but preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 194,197 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 194,167 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 184,314 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 184,312 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 175,131 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 166,502 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 158,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 150,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2013 145,406 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 141,207 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 134,768 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 124,621 miles

o/s headlamp lens deteriorating,o/s/f suspension height sensor linkage broken.

Fail 30 Sep 2010 124,621 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s headlamp lens deteriorating,o/s/f suspension height sensor linkage broken.

Pass 26 Sep 2009 111,778 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 100,120 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 89,716 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 79,399 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 65,510 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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X951 HJB is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X951 HJB, 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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X951 HJB is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 7 November 2000.

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