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X801 GGM

2000 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,259 mi
Last recorded151,259 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX801 GGM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2019 151,259 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/drop sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/drop sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 147,298 miles

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

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

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

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

both beam patterns weak

Pass 22 Dec 2016 144,420 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 141,104 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 138,125 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 138,125 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 134,398 miles

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

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

Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 134,398 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 129,274 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 119,315 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 105,444 miles

oil leaks.

Pass 13 Oct 2009 92,350 miles

handbrake efficiency reading low.

sllight play in both rear lower suspension arm outer pin bushes.

Pass 22 Oct 2008 78,985 miles

slight oil leaks,front pads wearing low,slight play in both rear lower suspension arm outer bushes.

Fail 22 Oct 2008 78,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

slight oil leaks,front pads wearing low,slight play in both rear lower suspension arm outer bushes.

Pass 15 Oct 2007 67,044 miles

front tyres wearing on edges,rear tyres worn very close to limits,both rear lower suspension arm outer rear bushes slightly worn.

Pass 20 Oct 2006 56,633 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 46,548 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges.

oil leak

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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X801 GGM is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X801 GGM, 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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X801 GGM is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 27 October 2000.

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