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X354 OSO

2000 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,642 mi
Last recorded133,642 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX354 OSO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 133,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroding on inner contact areas

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Fail 19 Jan 2015 133,642 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroding on inner contact areas

front tyres wearing on edges

handbrake travel becoming excessive

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 21 Jan 2014 126,009 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to heavy underseal applied

Fail 10 Jan 2014 125,774 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 114,698 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 106,269 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 101,507 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 93,655 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 87,301 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 87,301 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 77,316 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 77,311 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 68,037 miles

this vehicle has correct registration plates fixed over "personal" plates at the time of the test.

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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X354 OSO is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X354 OSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X354 OSO registered?

X354 OSO is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 3 November 2000.

Is X354 OSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X354 OSO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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