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X842 THJ

2000 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,646 mi
Last recorded133,646 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX842 THJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 133,646 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 125,502 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 125,502 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 115,156 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 102,353 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 102,353 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 94,424 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 86,628 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 86,560 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 82,520 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)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 72,152 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 62,560 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 62,556 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 53,886 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 46,011 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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X842 THJ is a 2000 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X842 THJ, 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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What year was X842 THJ registered?

X842 THJ is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 15 December 2000.

Is X842 THJ safe to buy?

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