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X209 XAP

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,524 mi
Last recorded147,524 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX209 XAP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 147,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket not fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2019 147,524 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket not fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2018 132,011 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 132,011 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 127,459 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 124,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 118,208 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 111,954 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 104,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 104,699 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 98,124 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 90,260 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 83,619 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 75,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 75,692 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 67,726 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 61,894 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 53,813 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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X209 XAP is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X209 XAP, 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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X209 XAP is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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