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X568 FLB

2000 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

202,951 mi
Last recorded202,951 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX568 FLB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2012 202,951 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front number plate slightly poor

Pass 2 Mar 2012 202,951 miles

front number plate slightly poor

Pass 11 Mar 2011 178,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 176,664 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 176,184 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 174,964 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 171,663 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 171,663 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 168,441 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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X568 FLB is a 2000 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X568 FLB, 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 X568 FLB registered?

X568 FLB is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 22 September 2000.

Is X568 FLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X568 FLB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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