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X726 PDN

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,731 mi
Last recorded121,731 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX726 PDN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 121,731 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel line slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2011 109,308 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 108,657 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear disks worn

Pass 3 Jul 2010 95,693 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 84,698 miles

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

slight play nearside rear hub

Pass 5 Jan 2008 69,449 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Jan 2008 69,449 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 47,554 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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X726 PDN is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X726 PDN, 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 X726 PDN registered?

X726 PDN is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X726 PDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X726 PDN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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