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X778 DJM

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

215,338 mi
Last recorded215,338 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX778 DJM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc
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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 215,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 209,403 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 201,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 196,929 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 186,365 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 177,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 166,192 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 166,177 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 165,805 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four bushes (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2016 159,598 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 159,598 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 153,384 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 153,384 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 142,602 miles

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

fuel lines have slight corrison

Fail 6 Mar 2014 142,602 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fuel lines have slight corrison

Pass 25 Feb 2013 133,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 133,601 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 123,917 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2012 123,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2011 115,080 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

front and rear number plates deteriorating

rear suspension creeking

Pass 21 Feb 2011 115,080 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

front and rear number plates deteriorating

rear suspension creeking

Pass 20 Feb 2010 101,871 miles

fuel pipes corroding

offside front anti-roll bar drop link dust cover split

Fail 20 Feb 2010 101,871 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel pipes corroding

offside front anti-roll bar drop link dust cover split

Pass 26 Feb 2009 89,823 miles

all tyres wearing slightly on edges

offside front anti-roll bar drop link ball joint dust cover split

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to under trays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2008 76,772 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 76,772 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2007 62,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 62,784 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 49,277 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 46,869 miles

FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS LOOK TO BE WEARING LOW

N/S REAR TYRE WORN LOW 2.5 MM

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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X778 DJM is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 X778 DJM, 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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X778 DJM is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 20 November 2000.

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