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X981 DLD

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,619 mi
Last recorded80,619 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX981 DLD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 80,619 miles

coolant was top-up, 3 litres water

Enigne oil very low

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside front and rear tyres are deteriorated,cracks

Offside Front under tray damage

Rear diff oil leak

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 80,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Enigne oil very low

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside front and rear tyres are deteriorated,cracks

Offside Front under tray damage

Rear diff oil leak

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

coolant was top-up, 3 litres water

Pass 23 Mar 2015 77,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front tyre cut outer tread

Offside front and rear tyre damage outer sidewall

Pass 19 Mar 2014 75,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front tyre outer side wall damaged

offside rear tyre outer side wall damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2014 75,430 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front tyre outer side wall damaged

offside rear tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2012 71,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear differential -slight oil leak.

Fail 15 Sep 2012 71,734 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear differential -slight oil leak.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 69,941 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 69,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 Apr 2010 66,888 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 53,388 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 47,658 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 38,923 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 31,752 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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X981 DLD is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X981 DLD, 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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What year was X981 DLD registered?

X981 DLD is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 23 October 2000.

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