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X59 BFP

2000 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

165,296 mi
Last recorded165,296 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX59 BFP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 165,296 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 159,028 miles

n/s/f o/s/r tyres close to legal limit

oil around engine area

sill covers fitted/ under trays fitted blocking view

Pass 13 Sep 2018 152,424 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 145,474 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 138,854 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 138,854 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 133,183 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 127,914 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 120,253 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 112,438 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 103,643 miles

offside / nearside front tyres close to legal limit on 2mm

rear indicator bulbs slight faded

Pass 8 Jan 2011 95,058 miles

offside and nearside rear tyrres worn on edges smooth

Pass 15 Jan 2010 87,189 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge smooth

nearside washer jet blocked

Pass 3 Jan 2009 80,971 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 73,852 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 67,295 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 66,442 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 60,752 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 60,752 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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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X59 BFP is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 X59 BFP, 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

How do I check the history of X59 BFP?

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What year was X59 BFP registered?

X59 BFP is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 19 October 2000.

Is X59 BFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X59 BFP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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