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X981 NGP

2000 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,773 mi
Last recorded94,773 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX981 NGP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 94,773 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 86,925 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 86,083 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 86,083 miles

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire delivery pipe to fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake pipes coated with paint grease

rear subframe bushes ,light perishing, no excessive movement

small crack front no.plate

Fail 13 Nov 2023 86,071 miles

Central Front Fuel system component leaking pipe on fuel pump leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 84,368 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 82,982 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 80,958 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 79,498 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 77,995 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 77,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

headlamp bulbs vibrating / insecure

Pass 19 Oct 2017 76,384 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 74,574 miles

handbrake only just met required standards

Pass 19 Oct 2015 70,873 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 67,303 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 65,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 65,511 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 61,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 58,245 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 58,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 52,521 miles

front pads seem low....

Pass 8 Oct 2009 48,454 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 48,454 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 42,664 miles

O/S handbrake working better than N/S.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 36,670 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 31,345 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 26,503 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 26,475 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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X981 NGP is a 2000 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X981 NGP, 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 X981 NGP registered?

X981 NGP is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X981 NGP safe to buy?

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