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X242 AUP

2000 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,938 mi
Last recorded127,938 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX242 AUP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 127,938 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 17 May 2012 120,948 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

Fail 10 May 2012 120,948 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

Pass 12 May 2011 113,539 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 113,539 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 105,430 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 96,429 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 86,655 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 81,674 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 77,563 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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X242 AUP is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X242 AUP, 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 X242 AUP registered?

X242 AUP is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 20 October 2000.

Is X242 AUP safe to buy?

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