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X131 DCF

2000 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

188,194 mi
Last recorded188,194 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX131 DCF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 188,194 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 188,158 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 181,991 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 175,633 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 166,925 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 161,477 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

pas leak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 158,620 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 151,014 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f steering arm slight play

Pass 16 Apr 2011 143,130 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 124,046 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 124,046 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 119,767 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 119,383 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 113,801 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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X131 DCF is a 2000 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X131 DCF, 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 X131 DCF registered?

X131 DCF is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 26 September 2000.

Is X131 DCF safe to buy?

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