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X996 EJB

2000 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,652 mi
Last recorded192,652 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX996 EJB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2010 192,652 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 192,652 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 189,679 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 181,045 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 175,941 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 175,941 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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X996 EJB is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X996 EJB, 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 X996 EJB registered?

X996 EJB is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 12 December 2000.

Is X996 EJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X996 EJB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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