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X231 XPJ

2000 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

73,720 mi
Last recorded73,720 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX231 XPJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 73,720 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 73,497 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 72,802 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 72,800 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 72,027 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 70,811 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 69,277 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing almost to wear bar (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 67,264 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 64,519 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 64,515 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (do not adjust) (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 62,693 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 60,514 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 58,074 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges!

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 56,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres perishing

Pass 2 Aug 2013 54,247 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 52,257 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 50,261 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 47,480 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 44,371 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 40,668 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 36,320 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 31,749 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 26,943 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 XPJ 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 91.3%.

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 XPJ, 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 XPJ registered?

X231 XPJ is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 21 September 2000.

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