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X648 AVJ

2000 BMW 530

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,291 mi
Last recorded190,291 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX648 AVJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 190,291 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 182,119 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 181,967 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 170,233 miles

Centre Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 163,188 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 156,726 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 148,918 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 140,271 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 131,108 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 131,108 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 118,524 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 107,192 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 107,121 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 98,219 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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X648 AVJ is a 2000 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X648 AVJ, 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 X648 AVJ registered?

X648 AVJ is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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