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X983 MTS

2000 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,037 mi
Last recorded106,037 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX983 MTS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 106,037 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 98,671 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 98,671 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low come of ajusters! (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 90,168 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rears (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 90,168 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rears (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 87,574 miles

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

exhaust blowing

slight play in wishbone bushes

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 7 Jul 2014 85,530 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 84,320 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust blowing by flexi joints

slight play in wishbone bushes

Pass 24 Jul 2012 82,367 miles

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

slight play in all wishbone bushes

Pass 1 Aug 2011 77,915 miles

all pads low

front tyres wearing on inner edges

play in front anti roll bar links

Pass 30 Jun 2010 70,506 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 64,308 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 54,708 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 54,708 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 47,980 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 41,305 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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X983 MTS is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,993cc 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 X983 MTS, 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 X983 MTS registered?

X983 MTS is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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