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X243 XAP

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,996 mi
Last recorded178,996 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX243 XAP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 178,996 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 178,996 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 169,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 169,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2012 141,451 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 131,228 miles

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE ;LIGHT INOP

N/S H/BRAKE READING LOW

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2010 121,185 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 109,803 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 93,007 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 93,007 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 53,120 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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X243 XAP is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X243 XAP, 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 X243 XAP registered?

X243 XAP is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 14 September 2000.

Is X243 XAP safe to buy?

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