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G4 DMA

2000 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 DMA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021
Fail 10 Apr 2021

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 171,541 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2653518 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 166,261 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 166,082 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 156,693 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 142,257 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 136,426 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 125,350 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside tyre worn on outer edge on sidewall

Fail 28 Apr 2015 125,350 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside tyre worn on outer edge on sidewall

Pass 14 Aug 2013 121,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 121,292 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 20 Oct 2012 114,000 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 106,384 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 100,617 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 94,202 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 85,289 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 78,130 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 70,454 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 61,692 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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G4 DMA is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G4 DMA, 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 G4 DMA registered?

G4 DMA is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 17 October 2000.

Is G4 DMA safe to buy?

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