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X477 XPL

2000 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,284 mi
Last recorded103,284 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX477 XPL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 103,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear number plate stained

Fail 4 Mar 2013 103,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear number plate stained

Pass 28 Feb 2012 98,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers smearing

Fail 27 Feb 2012 98,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers smearing

Pass 1 Mar 2011 95,054 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2010 92,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 86,369 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre tread low at outer edge

rear number plate stained

wipers poor

Pass 27 Feb 2008 79,058 miles

Advise rear number plate starting to deterioate.

Advise unable to see condition of the brake pads clearly.

Pass 3 Sep 2007 75,398 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 72,277 miles

Both font wishbone oil filled bushes show signs of leaking.

Both rear diff inner drive shaft oil seals weaping.

Pass 1 Sep 2006 66,917 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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X477 XPL is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X477 XPL, 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 X477 XPL registered?

X477 XPL is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 14 December 2000.

Is X477 XPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X477 XPL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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