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X626 VBK

2000 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,354 mi
Last recorded127,354 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX626 VBK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 127,354 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 127,354 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 111,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear fuel pipe corroded

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in steering rack inner joint

Fail 19 Nov 2015 111,550 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear fuel pipe corroded

Offside Front bumper slightly insecure

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in steering rack inner joint

Fail 16 Nov 2015 111,388 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure both front (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 102,102 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 102,102 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 95,148 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2013 95,147 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 87,391 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 77,746 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)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 77,746 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 73,262 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 67,708 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 58,910 miles

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)

slight play n/s/r anti-roll bar link

Pass 12 Nov 2007 51,357 miles

offside & nearside front tyres worn on inner & outer edged

Pass 21 Nov 2006 45,091 miles

o/s & n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 22 Nov 2005 38,233 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 38,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION, FRONT DISCS IN POOR CONDITION, REAR DISCS IN POOR CONDITION.

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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X626 VBK is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X626 VBK, 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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What year was X626 VBK registered?

X626 VBK is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 6 December 2000.

Is X626 VBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X626 VBK shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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