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W204 YKN

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

201,092 mi
Last recorded201,092 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW204 YKN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 201,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2024 201,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2023 193,096 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 185,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 185,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 178,601 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 171,729 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and offside inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 171,729 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and offside inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 163,004 miles

Outer sills corroding

Pass 7 Apr 2018 149,969 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

triangle warning light on dash

Fail 22 Mar 2018 148,602 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

triangle warning light on dash

Pass 14 Apr 2017 142,585 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2017

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

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 126,156 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both front flexi pipes (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 126,155 miles

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

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

All tyres perished

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both front flexi pipes (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 122,573 miles

chip in windscreen

exhaust flexie joint poor

horn could be better

Pass 26 Mar 2014 118,698 miles

exhaust front pipes flexie joints poor

Pass 13 Mar 2013 114,092 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 99,515 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 86,662 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 84,777 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 84,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 80,315 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 75,282 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 69,727 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 63,365 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 55,515 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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W204 YKN is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 W204 YKN, 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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W204 YKN is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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