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X898 TPU

2000 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,403 mi
Last recorded162,403 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX898 TPU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 162,403 miles

rear registration

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 6 Jan 2010 159,093 miles

nearside rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear axle oil leaks

Fail 6 Jan 2010 159,090 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear axle oil leaks

Pass 13 Jan 2009 153,673 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 146,664 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 135,699 miles

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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X898 TPU is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X898 TPU, 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 X898 TPU registered?

X898 TPU is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 21 December 2000.

Is X898 TPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X898 TPU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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