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X203 DMH

2000 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,823 mi
Last recorded78,823 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX203 DMH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 78,823 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2009 63,677 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ext system starting to rust in places

general wear on all discs

plactic covers fitted over parts of cars underside

slight damage to o/s/f door mirror

Pass 6 Jun 2009 63,677 miles

ext system starting to rust in places

general wear on all discs

plactic covers fitted over parts of cars underside

slight damage to o/s/f door mirror

Pass 27 May 2008 60,589 miles

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

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

Offside 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 10 May 2007 58,369 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 58,369 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 44,144 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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X203 DMH is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X203 DMH, 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 X203 DMH registered?

X203 DMH is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 29 November 2000.

Is X203 DMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X203 DMH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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