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X722 FBL

2000 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,112 mi
Last recorded140,112 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX722 FBL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 140,112 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill panel is corroded around both jacking areas but are covered up and unable to see fully.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

brake pad wear warning on dash, brake pads look ok though

Pass 27 Jul 2021 136,109 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 133,672 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2015 130,482 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 130,482 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 127,881 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 127,841 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)

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

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

EML on

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 121,474 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn inner tread

Pass 5 Jan 2012 114,487 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 107,449 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 98,354 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 88,660 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 79,763 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 65,816 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 65,816 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 May 2006 52,090 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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X722 FBL is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X722 FBL, 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 X722 FBL registered?

X722 FBL is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 23 October 2000.

Is X722 FBL safe to buy?

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