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X993 NCS

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

179,002 mi
Last recorded179,002 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX993 NCS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 179,002 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 172,156 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 172,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 165,526 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2012 165,526 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2011 159,257 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 152,008 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 142,994 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 142,994 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 133,439 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 126,025 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 120,637 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 120,631 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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X993 NCS is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X993 NCS, 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 X993 NCS registered?

X993 NCS is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X993 NCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X993 NCS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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