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X217 VWV

2000 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

93,285 mi
Last recorded93,285 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX217 VWV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 93,285 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 93,270 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 93,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 93,062 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 90,452 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2021 87,555 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 83,948 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 80,875 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 80,875 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 79,124 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 76,862 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 74,449 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 71,616 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 69,362 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 66,059 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 63,002 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 44,714 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 446,695 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 26,201 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 13,016 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 12,987 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2006 10,693 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 9,008 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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X217 VWV is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 X217 VWV, 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 X217 VWV registered?

X217 VWV is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 7 December 2000.

Is X217 VWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X217 VWV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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