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X183 XPL

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

186,397 mi
Last recorded186,397 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX183 XPL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 186,397 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 175,050 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 165,804 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 155,741 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 152,986 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 148,189 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 148,186 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

front shock absorbers weak

Pass 17 Jun 2013 142,459 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 136,161 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 136,019 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 128,995 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside front suspension strut light misting of oil

Pass 6 Jul 2010 120,805 miles

both front tyres starting to get low on inner edges

front number plate starting to brake up

Pass 6 Jul 2009 114,631 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 114,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 106,649 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear anti-roll bar drop links worn

handbrake travel long

Pass 10 Jul 2007 95,213 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 87,850 miles

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

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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X183 XPL is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 X183 XPL, 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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X183 XPL is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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