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W102 RUY

2000 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

213,107 mi
Last recorded213,107 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW102 RUY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 213,107 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 213,107 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working Side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pad warning light on

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 212,107 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 207,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 197,686 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 197,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 188,966 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 188,966 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 176,886 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 176,886 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 165,640 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 165,640 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 155,214 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 155,214 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 144,715 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 144,715 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 135,224 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 124,507 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 117,855 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 112,128 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 99,007 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 80,738 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 80,738 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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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W102 RUY is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W102 RUY, 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 W102 RUY registered?

W102 RUY is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W102 RUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W102 RUY shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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