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X482 SNW

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,541 mi
Last recorded147,541 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX482 SNW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 147,541 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 147,110 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

rear brake discs in poor condition

srs light on

Pass 28 Oct 2011 135,234 miles

Air bag light on

Chip in windscreen

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear discs pitted

Unable to see front pads

Unable to see rear pads

Fail 27 Oct 2011 135,234 miles

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

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

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

Air bag light on

Chip in windscreen

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear discs pitted

Unable to see front pads

Unable to see rear pads

Pass 9 Apr 2010 114,972 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 114,972 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 99,674 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 23 Mar 2009 99,674 miles

Coolant leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 95,476 miles

play in o/s/r anti roll bar drop link

Pass 30 Apr 2007 90,620 miles

slight play in rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 20 Apr 2006 84,028 miles

handbrake just within spec sugest rectification

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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X482 SNW is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X482 SNW, 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

How do I check the history of X482 SNW?

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What year was X482 SNW registered?

X482 SNW is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 27 December 2000.

Is X482 SNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X482 SNW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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