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X282 AUP

2000 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,234 mi
Last recorded125,234 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX282 AUP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2012 125,234 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 118,104 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2009 111,324 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 111,324 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 103,305 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 103,294 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 95,510 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 87,565 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 87,579 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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X282 AUP is a 2000 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X282 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.

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What year was X282 AUP registered?

X282 AUP is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 24 November 2000.

Is X282 AUP safe to buy?

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