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X741 OLC

2000 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

167,480 mi
Last recorded167,480 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX741 OLC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 167,480 miles

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

coolant leak

Pass 29 May 2019 163,064 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 161,286 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 152,909 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jun 2017 152,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 May 2016 144,031 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 137,976 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 130,351 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 124,377 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 120,458 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 115,258 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 107,152 miles

n/s/r anti roll bar link has slight play

o/s/r lower wishbone bush has slight play

Pass 28 Jul 2009 102,932 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 98,286 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres very close to limit

Fail 31 Jul 2008 98,286 miles

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

both front and n/s/r tyres very close to limit

Pass 9 Jul 2007 92,946 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 86,403 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 81,610 miles

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

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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X741 OLC is a 2000 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 X741 OLC, 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

How do I check the history of X741 OLC?

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What year was X741 OLC registered?

X741 OLC is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 9 October 2000.

Is X741 OLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X741 OLC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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