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X62 GCR

2000 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,127 mi
Last recorded104,127 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX62 GCR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 104,127 miles

power steering resevoir seeping.

Fail 1 Oct 2012 104,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

power steering resevoir seeping.

Pass 13 Oct 2011 100,692 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 97,134 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 89,890 miles

n/s/f cut in outer wall

Fail 19 Oct 2009 89,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

n/s/f cut in outer wall

Pass 2 Oct 2008 81,150 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 76,222 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 20 Oct 2006 66,268 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 59,501 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X62 GCR is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X62 GCR, 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 X62 GCR registered?

X62 GCR is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 2 November 2000.

Is X62 GCR safe to buy?

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