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X492 KDW

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,090 mi
Last recorded89,090 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2008
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX492 KDW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2008 89,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jan 2008 89,090 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jan 2007 76,486 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 65,966 miles

advise oil around rear axle /propshaft area

advise oil/diesel underside of engine splash tray

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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X492 KDW is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X492 KDW, 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 X492 KDW registered?

X492 KDW is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 27 October 2000.

Is X492 KDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X492 KDW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X492 KDW have outstanding finance?

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