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00-D-76998

2000 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,703 mi
Last recorded158,703 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration00-D-76998
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 158,703 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 150,531 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 150,531 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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00-D-76998 is a 2000 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 00-D-76998, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 00-D-76998 registered?

00-D-76998 is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 15 October 2000.

Is 00-D-76998 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 00-D-76998 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 00-D-76998 have outstanding finance?

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