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X586 ARJ

2000 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

169,459 mi
Last recorded169,459 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX586 ARJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 169,459 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust mounts slightly corroded

windows tinted

Pass 15 Oct 2011 120,118 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2010 166,304 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 163,514 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 147,751 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 136,088 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 136,083 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 116,924 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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X586 ARJ is a 2000 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X586 ARJ, 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 X586 ARJ registered?

X586 ARJ is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X586 ARJ safe to buy?

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