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X104 DME

2000 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,504 mi
Last recorded86,504 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX104 DME
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 86,504 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2014 86,504 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 77,871 miles

Front to rear Brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 72,289 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight corrosion of front to rear brake pipes

Pass 24 Jan 2011 72,284 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 70,533 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 66,337 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 61,442 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 49,330 miles

outer sidewall damage to offside front tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2006 45,436 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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X104 DME is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X104 DME, 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 X104 DME registered?

X104 DME is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 23 October 2000.

Is X104 DME safe to buy?

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