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X892 SSM

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

238,655 mi
Last recorded238,655 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 238,655 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 238,655 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 229,783 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)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 229,783 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 220,805 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 210,877 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 210,877 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 199,108 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 188,415 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 188,415 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 173,380 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 161,422 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 148,911 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 135,383 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 124,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (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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X892 SSM is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel 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 X892 SSM, 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 SSM registered?

X892 SSM is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 8 December 2000.

Is X892 SSM safe to buy?

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