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V760 XEE

2000 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

189,642 mi
Last recorded189,642 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV760 XEE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 189,642 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front plate slightly damaged but not likely to be misread

n/s and o/s headlight lenses deteriated

Fail 3 Mar 2011 189,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front plate slightly damaged but not likely to be misread

n/s and o/s headlight lenses deteriated

Pass 22 Feb 2010 156,363 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 156,363 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 129,664 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 129,428 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 129,386 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it

Pass 21 Jan 2008

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

N/S/F fog light smashed.

O/S washer and wiper not cleaning screen very well.

O/S/F inner wing sdrift.

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 114,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

N/S/F fog light smashed.

O/S washer and wiper not cleaning screen very well.

O/S/F inner wing sdrift.

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 101,001 miles

n/s headlamp beam pattern slightly obscured by condensation

Pass 15 Sep 2006 97,087 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 87,285 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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V760 XEE is a 2000 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V760 XEE, 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 V760 XEE registered?

V760 XEE is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 11 January 2000.

Is V760 XEE safe to buy?

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