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X951 GHR

2000 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,561 mi
Last recorded97,561 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX951 GHR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 97,561 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 76,224 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 26 Nov 2013 71,346 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 65,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Nov 2011 60,631 miles

front discs inner faces very rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2010 56,400 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 56,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 51,887 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 51,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 47,167 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 47,167 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 41,949 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 41,949 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 36,254 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)

n/s/f tyre has damage but cords not showing

Pass 12 Nov 2005 29,665 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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X951 GHR is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol 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 X951 GHR, 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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X951 GHR is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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