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X591 PHD

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,220 mi
Last recorded131,220 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX591 PHD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 131,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 119,816 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 110,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 172,026 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 172,024 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2007 151,979 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 151,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads look low

slight blow from exhaust frontpipes on flexi' joints

smear on wipers

Pass 10 Oct 2006 130,162 miles

both rear tyres approaching 2mm tread. †both front tyres worn very low on edges and close to limit. †warning lamp on dash. †lower engine cover fitted. †slight oil leak on diff.

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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X591 PHD is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel 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 X591 PHD, 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 X591 PHD registered?

X591 PHD is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 9 October 2000.

Is X591 PHD safe to buy?

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