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X831 DBL

2000 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,264 mi
Last recorded126,264 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX831 DBL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 126,264 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 118,025 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 110,953 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 101,881 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 93,943 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 93,943 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2007 84,431 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 73,008 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 64,312 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

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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X831 DBL is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc petrol 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 X831 DBL, 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 X831 DBL registered?

X831 DBL is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 29 November 2000.

Is X831 DBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X831 DBL shows 9 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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