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X547 GWH

2000 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,097 mi
Last recorded176,097 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX547 GWH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 176,097 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 166,071 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 155,538 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front tyre wall slight damage

Fail 7 Oct 2009 155,518 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front tyre wall slight damage

Pass 7 Oct 2008 141,960 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 129,102 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)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 116,489 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 116,484 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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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X547 GWH is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 X547 GWH, 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 X547 GWH registered?

X547 GWH is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 21 December 2000.

Is X547 GWH safe to buy?

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