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X977 MCE

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

178,589 mi
Last recorded178,589 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX977 MCE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 178,589 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 26 Nov 2016 172,655 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 165,108 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 162,500 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 162,500 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2014 162,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 159,526 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 155,565 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 153,063 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 151,584 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 148,950 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 145,816 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 142,491 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 142,489 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 136,055 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 116,039 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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X977 MCE is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X977 MCE, 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 X977 MCE registered?

X977 MCE is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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