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X991 NCS

2000 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,649 mi
Last recorded142,649 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX991 NCS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 142,649 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sill covers prevent full sill inspection

Fail 7 Oct 2017 142,617 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sill covers prevent full sill inspection

Fail 19 May 2017 142,611 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

corrosion at n/s/f sill but outwith any prescribed area

slight play in o/s/f tie rod

slight roughness at n/s/r wheel

Pass 8 Apr 2016 135,721 miles

Fuel pipe corrosion

General corrosion along outer sills

Offside Front suspension strut "weeping"

Rear brake flexible hoses starting to perish

Fail 8 Apr 2016 135,721 miles

Fuel pipe corrosion

General corrosion along outer sills

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

Offside Front suspension strut "weeping"

Rear brake flexible hoses starting to perish

Pass 12 Jan 2015 122,877 miles

front brake discs corroded

front headlights wiring tie-wrapped

plastic oversills fitted

play nearside rear bottom arm bushes

Pass 21 Nov 2013 99,387 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 82,686 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 82,686 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 79,949 miles

Front to rear Fuel Pipes corroded

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 79,366 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front to rear Fuel Pipes corroded

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 75,729 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 75,729 miles

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

corrosion fuel pipes

Pass 25 Nov 2009 71,526 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 71,526 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 66,342 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 66,342 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 61,836 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 55,796 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 50,175 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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X991 NCS is a 2000 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel 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 X991 NCS, 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 X991 NCS registered?

X991 NCS is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X991 NCS safe to buy?

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