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ALC 831A

2000 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,378 mi
Last recorded154,378 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALC 831A
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2016 154,378 miles

Both rear jacking points corroded

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 150,189 miles

rear brake pipes surface rust

Pass 14 Jun 2014 147,895 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 142,680 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 136,098 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 124,547 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 114,169 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 110,275 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 106,626 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 101,089 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 95,233 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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ALC 831A is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ALC 831A, 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 ALC 831A registered?

ALC 831A is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is ALC 831A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALC 831A shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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