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X204 XJT

2000 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,809 mi
Last recorded132,809 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX204 XJT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 132,809 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 132,807 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 127,655 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 116,429 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 105,046 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 105,046 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 94,732 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 83,603 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 75,035 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 75,034 miles

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

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

nearside rear inner drive shaft flange not fully engaged into differential

nearside rear tyre no visible tread on inside edge.

Pass 29 Nov 2005 63,409 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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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X204 XJT is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X204 XJT, 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 X204 XJT registered?

X204 XJT is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 6 December 2000.

Is X204 XJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X204 XJT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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