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J70 DSA

2000 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

148,593 mi
Last recorded148,593 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 DSA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 148,593 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 148,074 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 147,075 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 146,785 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 145,861 miles

front brake discs inner faces rusting

front to rear metal brake pipe next to fuel tank rusting

Pass 6 Jul 2016 142,883 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 141,019 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 137,987 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 134,927 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes rusting slightly next to fuel tank

near side rear tyre inner edge bald

Pass 7 Jun 2012 129,973 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 129,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 126,865 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 126,364 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 125,044 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 121,306 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 117,922 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 110,424 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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J70 DSA is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 J70 DSA, 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 J70 DSA registered?

J70 DSA is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 31 October 2000.

Is J70 DSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J70 DSA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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