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X226 XPM

2000 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

102,698 mi
Last recorded102,698 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX226 XPM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2022 102,698 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipework (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Pass 25 Nov 2019 101,102 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 94,864 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 90,467 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll bar D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads are ON THE LIMIT NOW (3.5.1g)

oil leak engine area's

Fail 29 Nov 2017 90,467 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault intermittently staying on (3.4.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll bar D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads are ON THE LIMIT NOW (3.5.1g)

oil leak engine area's

Pass 3 Nov 2016 85,174 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 83,892 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 83,892 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 82,063 miles

centre rear brake light not working

Pass 11 Nov 2013 79,884 miles

Nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2012 78,088 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 78,088 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 77,143 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 75,902 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 75,902 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 73,624 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 73,624 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 70,832 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 70,832 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 65,252 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 56,132 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2007 56,131 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 49,205 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 41,925 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 41,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive 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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X226 XPM is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X226 XPM, 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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What year was X226 XPM registered?

X226 XPM is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 3 November 2000.

Is X226 XPM safe to buy?

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