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AY04 TTF

2000 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,180 mi
Last recorded140,180 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 TTF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 140,180 miles

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

Handbrake travel

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play to steering rack ends

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 133,880 miles

Corosion to both offside main brake pipes to rear flexi

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 123,516 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 113,711 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 106,114 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 10 Jun 2009 98,602 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 98,602 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2008 89,844 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 84,697 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 84,697 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 77,386 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 65,684 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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AY04 TTF is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY04 TTF, 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 AY04 TTF registered?

AY04 TTF is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is AY04 TTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY04 TTF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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