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X659 HGF

2000 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,495 mi
Last recorded155,495 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX659 HGF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 155,495 miles

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

minor imbalance to front brakes n/s weak

offside rear tyre showing wear at 2 mm near limit

signs of slight corrosion to rear disks

signs of slight oil leak from possible sump gasket

slight discoloration to nearside wing and front indicator nearside

Fail 14 Oct 2011 150,222 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 150,222 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)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 135,592 miles

offside hand brake noisey

Pass 15 Jan 2010 118,631 miles

signs of splitting to offside front tyre wall(but not exposing cords) yet!

Fail 15 Jan 2010 118,631 miles

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

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

signs of splitting to offside front tyre wall(but not exposing cords) yet!

Pass 12 Jan 2009 101,998 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 96,653 miles

Slight movement in nearside front, rear lower arm

Slight movement in nearside rear anti-roll bar link

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 4 Jan 2007 75,222 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 75,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 55,252 miles

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

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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X659 HGF is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X659 HGF, 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 X659 HGF registered?

X659 HGF is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 27 October 2000.

Is X659 HGF safe to buy?

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