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X892 EGH

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,729 mi
Last recorded165,729 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX892 EGH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 165,729 miles

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

advise both n/s tyres sidewalls perished

Fail 30 Mar 2017 165,729 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

advise both n/s tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 26 Apr 2016 160,831 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 160,831 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 154,844 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 149,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2014 149,948 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 144,374 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 144,374 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 139,418 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 136,768 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 136,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 126,569 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2009 114,413 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 102,867 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 102,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 88,667 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 74,331 miles

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

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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X892 EGH is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X892 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X892 EGH registered?

X892 EGH is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 14 November 2000.

Is X892 EGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X892 EGH shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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