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X39 NWU

2000 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

98,324 mi
Last recorded98,324 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX39 NWU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 98,324 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 89,765 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 80,535 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 74,346 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 74,342 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake effort significantly reduced

Pass 16 Aug 2019 73,203 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Light misting of oil covering the bottom of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 73,203 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Just in front of the rear wheelarch (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Light misting of oil covering the bottom of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 70,751 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 68,279 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE AT REAR OF WHEEL ARCH IS PITTED

Pass 17 Aug 2016 66,403 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 66,403 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 64,766 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 64,766 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 62,499 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 57,189 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 53,846 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 53,845 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 50,035 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 50,035 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

may req wipers on front

Pass 10 Aug 2010 46,172 miles

washers weak

Pass 17 Aug 2009 42,299 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 38,851 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 38,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 35,841 miles

both front tyres on limit n/s r/ tyre on limit

Pass 23 Aug 2006 33,519 miles

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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X39 NWU is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 X39 NWU, 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 X39 NWU registered?

X39 NWU is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X39 NWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X39 NWU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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