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X78 XCK

2000 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

160,290 mi
Last recorded160,290 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX78 XCK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 160,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 154,729 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 149,030 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 142,493 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 142,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 133,068 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 123,713 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

center front exhaust hanger perished

Pass 22 Sep 2006 110,262 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 98,165 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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X78 XCK is a 2000 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 X78 XCK, 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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X78 XCK is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 7 November 2000.

Is X78 XCK safe to buy?

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