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X825 DMR

2000 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,173 mi
Last recorded120,173 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX825 DMR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 120,173 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 120,171 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sil (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 115,164 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 109,085 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front wipers slightly smearing screen

rec fuel additive vehicle on just met emmissions standards

undertray broken

Fail 26 Nov 2013 109,055 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front wipers slightly smearing screen

rec fuel additive vehicle on just met emmissions standards

undertray broken

Pass 30 Nov 2012 102,710 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight brake bind nearside front

Pass 29 Nov 2011 91,084 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 91,074 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 81,640 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 76,740 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 71,264 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 66,399 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 60,255 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 54,466 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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X825 DMR is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X825 DMR, 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 X825 DMR registered?

X825 DMR is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 7 December 2000.

Is X825 DMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X825 DMR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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