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X997 ADK

2000 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

152,856 mi
Last recorded152,856 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX997 ADK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 152,856 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 152,856 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 138,865 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 138,865 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 123,149 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 123,149 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 109,004 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 95,521 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 84,632 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 84,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 72,253 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 72,253 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 58,572 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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X997 ADK is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X997 ADK, 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 X997 ADK registered?

X997 ADK is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X997 ADK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X997 ADK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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