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X985 DLD

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

240,419 mi
Last recorded240,419 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX985 DLD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 240,419 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 229,043 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 220,523 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 210,270 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 198,333 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both rear tyres have small cuts

Pass 23 Sep 2013 198,333 miles

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

both rear tyres have small cuts

Pass 15 Sep 2012 183,777 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 183,777 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 170,633 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 159,973 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 141,044 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 141,039 miles

Inner Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 133,654 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 33,556 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2007 124,262 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Sep 2006 114,169 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 114,161 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 93,334 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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X985 DLD is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X985 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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X985 DLD is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 19 October 2000.

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