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X997 NDX

2000 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,706 mi
Last recorded116,706 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX997 NDX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2011 116,706 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 114,087 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2011 114,087 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2010 102,757 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 927,749 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in o/s/f susp front arm bush,slighty less in n/s/f

Fail 16 Feb 2009 92,746 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/f brake rubbing

slight play in o/s/f susp front arm bush,slighty less in n/s/f

unable to see all of rear brake pads

Pass 7 Mar 2008 82,112 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 14 Mar 2007 71,111 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 63,402 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 63,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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 NDX is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X997 NDX, 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 X997 NDX registered?

X997 NDX is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 6 December 2000.

Is X997 NDX safe to buy?

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