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XLE 15T

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

153,764 mi
Last recorded153,764 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLE 15T
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 153,764 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Under Plastic Covers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 151,398 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 148,397 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2022 148,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre tread damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2021 144,942 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 141,490 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 139,299 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 136,703 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 133,469 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 131,456 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 128,466 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 124,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/front +n/s/front tyre wear on inside edge

Pass 28 Aug 2013 121,817 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 118,942 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 115,085 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 111,791 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 102,176 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 99,464 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 96,186 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 89,695 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 89,691 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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XLE 15T is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 XLE 15T, 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 XLE 15T registered?

XLE 15T is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 22 September 2000.

Is XLE 15T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLE 15T shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XLE 15T have outstanding finance?

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