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X248 OBP

2000 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,729 mi
Last recorded159,729 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX248 OBP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2009 159,729 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2009 159,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

nearside headlamp reflector insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2007 149,640 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2006 131,431 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 131,431 miles

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

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

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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X248 OBP 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 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X248 OBP, 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 X248 OBP registered?

X248 OBP is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 29 November 2000.

Is X248 OBP safe to buy?

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