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X98 NBM

2000 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,801 mi
Last recorded139,801 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX98 NBM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 139,801 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front coil spring incorrectly seated

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 139,801 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front coil spring incorrectly seated

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 136,659 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 16 Jul 2018 136,663 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly chafed perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both front and rear tyre valves perished/split

fuel lines corroded

nearside rear tyre split in tread

offside front brake pipe corroded

screwnail in shoulder are of nearside front tyre

sills at rear corroded

some/slight perishing on inner sidewalls of rear tyres

spare tyre flat

unable to fully check nearside front steering/suspension etc due to brake bind

Pass 15 Jul 2017 133,881 miles

slight judder when braking, brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2017 133,881 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 128,759 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 16 Jul 2016 128,759 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 20 Jul 2015 125,116 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 120,448 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 113,576 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 109,374 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 109,374 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 105,686 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 105,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 96,319 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 96,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 88,178 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 81,630 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 81,564 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X98 NBM is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X98 NBM, 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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X98 NBM is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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