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X889 XJO

2000 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

198,737 mi
Last recorded198,737 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX889 XJO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 198,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 192,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 192,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 185,615 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 178,473 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 178,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

advise both rear tyres on minimum limit

Pass 19 Nov 2019 172,209 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 165,017 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 165,007 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear alongside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 156,245 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 148,954 miles

slight corrosion to both metal rear brake pipes

slight wear to inner edges of both rear tyres

Pass 28 Nov 2015 140,816 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 133,114 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 124,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres becoming low

Pass 30 Nov 2013 124,999 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres becoming low

Pass 30 Nov 2012 116,989 miles

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

advise both front tyres getting low

Fail 23 Nov 2012 116,936 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

advise both front tyres getting low

Pass 22 Nov 2011 109,422 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 103,993 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 93,889 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 85,357 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 79,987 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 70,560 miles

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

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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X889 XJO is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 X889 XJO, 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 X889 XJO registered?

X889 XJO is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 27 October 2000.

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