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X303 KVP

2000 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

142,309 mi
Last recorded142,309 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX303 KVP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 142,309 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 142,309 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured split on repair (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 139,742 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 139,742 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 139,742 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

brake disc corrosion

fuel pipe corroded at rear

Pass 12 Dec 2013 125,306 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)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 125,273 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Fail 22 Dec 2012 119,454 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 119,454 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 111,842 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 111,842 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 108,752 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2009 103,748 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 19 Dec 2009 103,748 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 12 Dec 2008 98,082 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 91,282 miles

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

nearside headlamp beam image 'kick-up' on right side limit, but adjuster faulty

Fail 17 Nov 2007 91,245 miles

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

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

nearside headlamp beam image 'kick-up' on right side limit, but adjuster faulty

Pass 22 Dec 2006 85,692 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 85,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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X303 KVP is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 X303 KVP, 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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X303 KVP is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 14 December 2000.

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