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X691 DDK

2000 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,857 mi
Last recorded178,857 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX691 DDK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 178,857 miles

E.M.L on dash

front discs corroding

front tyres wearing outer edge

parking brake only just passed

play in front inner rack joints

play in o/s/r link rod

rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 5 Jan 2016 173,192 miles

brake discs corroding

slight play in o/s/r joint

Pass 8 Dec 2014 165,542 miles

play in o/s/f linkrod

Fail 25 Nov 2014 165,538 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

play in o/s/r link rod

Pass 24 Jan 2014 164,709 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 155,207 miles

rear to front brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 25 Jan 2012 145,858 miles

both front tyres wearing edges bad

both rear tyres 2mm

hand brake only just reached effort

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2011 142,022 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

engine oil leak

o/s/r link rod has slight play

slight leak from rear diff

Fail 7 Feb 2011 142,022 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres 3mm

engine oil leak

o/s/r link rod has slight play

slight leak from rear diff

Pass 11 Feb 2010 136,416 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 130,633 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 130,633 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 103,180 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 81,775 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 72,711 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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X691 DDK is a 2000 BMW 530 in Grey 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 X691 DDK, 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 X691 DDK registered?

X691 DDK is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 3 November 2000.

Is X691 DDK safe to buy?

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