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X543 DMR

2000 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,794 mi
Last recorded131,794 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX543 DMR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 131,794 miles

advise front brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 May 2010 127,891 miles

front and rear pads low!!

Fail 4 May 2010 127,891 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear pads low!!

Pass 31 Dec 2008 119,588 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 108,323 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside wing mirror lens cracked

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar drop link lower ball joint

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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X543 DMR is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X543 DMR, 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 X543 DMR registered?

X543 DMR is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 8 December 2000.

Is X543 DMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X543 DMR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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