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X948 HDV

2000 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,644 mi
Last recorded110,644 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX948 HDV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 110,644 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside parking brake effort only just met requirements

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2015 110,624 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front tyre cracked in tread.

Fail 15 Dec 2015 110,617 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front tyre cracked in tread.

Pass 17 May 2014 97,969 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 87,229 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 87,201 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 79,347 miles

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S/F ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ROD

Pass 2 Mar 2011 69,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Mar 2011 69,581 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Feb 2010 59,667 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 51,160 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 44,975 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 40,039 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 29,074 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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X948 HDV is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X948 HDV, 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 X948 HDV registered?

X948 HDV is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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