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X949 PES

2000 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,923 mi
Last recorded103,923 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX949 PES
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 103,923 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)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 87,616 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 80,223 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 74,609 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 67,662 miles

rear offside drive shaft appears to have a small leak of grease where it enters the hub

Fail 11 Jul 2008 67,651 miles

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

rear offside drive shaft appears to have a small leak of grease where it enters the hub

Fail 10 Jul 2008 67,630 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 60,696 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 60,696 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 51,588 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 51,517 miles

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

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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X949 PES is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 X949 PES, 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 X949 PES registered?

X949 PES is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X949 PES safe to buy?

The MOT history for X949 PES shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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