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X257 JTR

2000 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,766 mi
Last recorded133,766 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX257 JTR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013 133,766 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 133,740 miles

warning light on the dash on

Fail 30 Jan 2012 133,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

warning light on the dash on

Pass 27 Jan 2011 133,771 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear anti-rollbar droplinks worn

heat sheild over rear silencer rattling

Fail 18 Jan 2011 133,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear anti-rollbar droplinks worn

heat sheild over rear silencer rattling

slight engine oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2010 133,644 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 133,503 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 133,503 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 133,416 miles

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 130,328 miles

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

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

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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X257 JTR is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X257 JTR, 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 X257 JTR registered?

X257 JTR is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 17 October 2000.

Is X257 JTR safe to buy?

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