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X449 JKU

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

194,065 mi
Last recorded194,065 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX449 JKU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 194,065 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 194,065 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 May 2017 138,417 miles

unable to properly inspect underneath due to plastic undertrays

Pass 6 May 2016 134,787 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 170,452 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 155,854 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 155,854 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 134,637 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 121,691 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 121,691 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 106,077 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 89,802 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 73,938 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 58,557 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 58,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 43,928 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 30,632 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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X449 JKU is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X449 JKU, 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 X449 JKU registered?

X449 JKU is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X449 JKU safe to buy?

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