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X608 KKJ

2000 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,189 mi
Last recorded116,189 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX608 KKJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 116,189 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D buses (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 116,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D buses (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 101,961 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 98,096 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 94,386 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 92,004 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 Feb 2018 85,412 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 83,588 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 78,598 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 79,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 75,661 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2014 72,506 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 72,492 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 70,331 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 67,190 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 63,290 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 58,994 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 54,790 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 53,746 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2007 48,004 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 44,056 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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X608 KKJ is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X608 KKJ, 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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X608 KKJ is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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