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X241 NSE

2000 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,503 mi
Last recorded154,503 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX241 NSE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 154,503 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 148,851 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

oil leak from front

Pass 28 Mar 2014 144,300 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 141,270 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 137,480 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 134,663 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 127,642 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 127,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f washer jet not sprying on windscreen

Pass 27 Feb 2009 118,410 miles

BOTH FRONT TIE-BAR BUSHES SOFT. EXHAUST STUDS & NUTS BADLY ERODED

Pass 27 Feb 2008 110,848 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 97,413 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 97,413 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2005 90,713 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 90,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate slightly discoloured/deteriorated

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight 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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X241 NSE is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X241 NSE, 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 X241 NSE registered?

X241 NSE is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 3 November 2000.

Is X241 NSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X241 NSE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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