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X848 ELC

2000 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

187,099 mi
Last recorded187,099 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX848 ELC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 187,099 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 187,046 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 186,024 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 184,426 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 182,153 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 181,811 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 179,042 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 175,106 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 169,136 miles

sillcovers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2018 163,805 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2017 159,808 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 153,856 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 147,758 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 137,559 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 127,356 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 122,216 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 114,569 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 105,783 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 97,644 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 97,577 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 92,847 miles

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

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

advise centre stop inoperative

Pass 27 Nov 2007 79,606 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 79,157 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 78,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 63,034 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 63,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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X848 ELC is a 2000 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X848 ELC, 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 X848 ELC registered?

X848 ELC is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 26 September 2000.

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