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X422 EJB

2000 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,040 mi
Last recorded79,040 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX422 EJB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 79,040 miles

All brake discs corroded or pitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 15 Feb 2013 77,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside headlight condensated and output reduced

slight pitting front discs

Pass 14 Feb 2012 64,716 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 59,732 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2011 59,732 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2010 55,479 miles

front brake discs near wear limit

Pass 27 Feb 2009 47,705 miles

both rear brake discs corroded near limit on edges

corrosion on both front brake disc inner edges

offside hand brake reading near limit

Pass 26 Feb 2008 43,186 miles

both rear brake discs close to wear limit

both rear tyres on legal wear limit and badly perished on sidewalls

slight wear in both front brake discs

Pass 20 Oct 2006 41,193 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)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 35,637 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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X422 EJB is a 2000 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X422 EJB, 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 X422 EJB registered?

X422 EJB is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 16 November 2000.

Is X422 EJB safe to buy?

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