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X885 EGH

2000 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,051 mi
Last recorded166,051 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX885 EGH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 166,051 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

slight play in nearside rear antiroll bar link

Pass 11 Aug 2016 165,534 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 11 Aug 2016 165,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 20 Jul 2015 164,556 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 162,667 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise nearside front tyre tread slightly cracking

Fail 30 Jun 2014 162,662 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise nearside front tyre tread slightly cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2013 160,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front exhaust clamp bolts corroded & loose.

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2013 160,175 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Gas suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2011 155,513 miles

o/s rear tyre inner wall wearing

Pass 1 Dec 2010 151,740 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 4 Dec 2009 148,505 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 145,313 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 141,317 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 137,000 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 113,264 miles

Front yres wearing on both edges

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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X885 EGH is a 2000 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X885 EGH, 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 X885 EGH registered?

X885 EGH is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 6 November 2000.

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