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X187 KGS

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

226,183 mi
Last recorded226,183 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX187 KGS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 226,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 216,793 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear seat belt not checked due to child seat

Pass 20 Apr 2015 198,820 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 198,806 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 190,080 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 182,263 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 174,829 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 168,299 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 168,282 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 159,979 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 152,056 miles

small chips in windscreen

Pass 1 May 2008 146,444 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 134,453 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2007 134,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 123,654 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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X187 KGS is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X187 KGS, 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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X187 KGS is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 9 October 2000.

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