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X231 DDP

2000 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,877 mi
Last recorded112,877 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX231 DDP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2009 112,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front pads worn

Pass 19 Nov 2008 105,300 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 95,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Nov 2006 86,826 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and close to limit

play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

slight play in rear suspesion joints

Pass 17 Nov 2005 78,568 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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X231 DDP is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X231 DDP, 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 X231 DDP registered?

X231 DDP is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 3 November 2000.

Is X231 DDP safe to buy?

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