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X342 EEN

2000 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

55,177 mi
Last recorded55,177 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX342 EEN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 55,177 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 54,825 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 54,715 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 53,510 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 53,509 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Twisted arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 53,252 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 52,739 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 52,372 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 52,372 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 51,600 miles

parking brake requires adjustment

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished

Fail 20 Sep 2016 51,577 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 29 Sep 2015 50,529 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 50,529 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 50,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 49,617 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 49,617 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 49,220 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 49,220 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 48,742 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 48,321 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 47,351 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 44,623 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 43,165 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 43,165 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 40,827 miles

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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X342 EEN is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 X342 EEN, 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 X342 EEN registered?

X342 EEN is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 31 October 2000.

Is X342 EEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X342 EEN shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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