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X61 SEY

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,615 mi
Last recorded165,615 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX61 SEY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 165,615 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 161,293 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 150,090 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 146,112 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 143,624 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 143,292 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2008 136,549 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 130,618 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

condensation in left headlamp

near side front brake creaking in operation

Fail 4 Oct 2007 130,352 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

condensation in left headlamp

near side front brake creaking in operation

Pass 10 Oct 2006 114,670 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 114,547 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 99,577 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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X61 SEY is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X61 SEY, 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 X61 SEY registered?

X61 SEY is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X61 SEY safe to buy?

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