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SCO 427

2000 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,753 mi
Last recorded129,753 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCO 427
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 129,753 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 118,350 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 113,042 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 113,042 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 112,874 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 110,008 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 105,241 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 105,241 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 103,514 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 100,976 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 97,395 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 93,150 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 88,536 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 82,074 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 77,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 73,099 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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SCO 427 is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SCO 427, 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 SCO 427 registered?

SCO 427 is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 22 November 2000.

Is SCO 427 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCO 427 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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