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X707 BAL

2000 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

122,264 mi
Last recorded122,264 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX707 BAL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 122,264 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 117,553 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 110,945 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 110,759 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s front brake backing plate corroded around fixing

Pass 4 Dec 2021 106,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 103,755 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 99,719 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 99,083 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 94,435 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 89,320 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 85,808 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 79,746 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 76,775 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 74,661 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 71,198 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2007 66,233 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 62,267 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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X707 BAL is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 X707 BAL, 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 X707 BAL registered?

X707 BAL is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 31 October 2000.

Is X707 BAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X707 BAL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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