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X992 EBT

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

166,687 mi
Last recorded166,687 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX992 EBT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2021 166,687 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side sills towards rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2021 166,687 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side sills towards rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 140,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

brake pad warning light illuminated amber but pads all new

Pass 11 Oct 2018
Pass 10 Oct 2017 137,454 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016
Pass 25 Sep 2015 106,801 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 96,433 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 94,902 miles

Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 90,374 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 90,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 85,640 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 81,570 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 77,202 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 70,397 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 3 Dec 2007 62,634 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 54,563 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 46,470 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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X992 EBT is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 X992 EBT, 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 X992 EBT registered?

X992 EBT is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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