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L5 RYS

2000 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,500 mi
Last recorded153,500 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 RYS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 153,500 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 153,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 152,484 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 151,730 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 148,021 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 148,021 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 143,614 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 139,209 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 132,778 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 121,646 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 114,318 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)

Fail 18 Oct 2008 114,160 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 21 Jul 2007 105,845 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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L5 RYS is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L5 RYS, 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 L5 RYS registered?

L5 RYS is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 30 October 2000.

Is L5 RYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 RYS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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