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X608 LGS

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,097 mi
Last recorded109,097 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX608 LGS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 109,097 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 109,018 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 107,900 miles

fuel pipe croded.

Pass 16 Jan 2015 107,249 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust clamp rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2014 106,217 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 101,859 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 95,816 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 95,815 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 89,190 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 75,883 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 67,019 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 57,759 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2007 57,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 13 Dec 2006 50,075 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 41,568 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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X608 LGS is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LGS, 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 X608 LGS registered?

X608 LGS is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X608 LGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X608 LGS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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