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X938 NJB

2000 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

166,131 mi
Last recorded166,131 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX938 NJB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 166,131 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 166,131 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 156,274 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 156,472 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 148,754 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advice air bag warning light on.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 139,276 miles

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise air bag warning light on.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 133,924 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 126,632 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 114,414 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 100,023 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 96,025 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 96,023 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 92,455 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 83,585 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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X938 NJB is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X938 NJB, 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

How do I check the history of X938 NJB?

You can check the full history of X938 NJB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X938 NJB registered?

X938 NJB is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 15 December 2000.

Is X938 NJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X938 NJB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X938 NJB have outstanding finance?

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