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X596 BJH

2000 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,714 mi
Last recorded105,714 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX596 BJH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 105,714 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 105,714 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 97,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre has cut in outer wall

o/s front tyre has cut in out side wall

Pass 20 Nov 2014 97,964 miles

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre has cut in outer wall

o/s front tyre has cut in out side wall

Fail 12 Nov 2014 97,751 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both internal head lamp units are loose

nearside front tyre is cut on outer wall

nearside rear tyre is cut on the inner and outer walls

rear number plate is slightly deteriorated

screw in nearside front tyre

surface corrosion both inner sills

Pass 6 Nov 2013 84,694 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 80,158 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 77,145 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 73,998 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 71,210 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 69,037 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 66,236 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 63,773 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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X596 BJH is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X596 BJH, 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 X596 BJH registered?

X596 BJH is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 24 November 2000.

Is X596 BJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X596 BJH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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