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W207 GYY

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,493 mi
Last recorded139,493 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW207 GYY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 139,493 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak diff ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 130,904 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 127,044 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2015 127,044 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 122,290 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 118,299 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2012 11,923 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 May 2011 104,144 miles

both the rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

nearside front tyre is wearing on both the edges

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Fail 25 May 2011 104,144 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both the rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

nearside front tyre is wearing on both the edges

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 17 May 2010 99,846 miles

signs of perishing on the offside rear suspension air sack

Pass 15 May 2009 93,058 miles

signs of perishing on the offside rear suspension air sack

Pass 14 May 2008 85,048 miles

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

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

slight play in the offside front wheel

Fail 14 May 2008 85,048 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in the offside front wheel

Pass 18 May 2007 78,925 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 78,925 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 70,690 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate broken

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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W207 GYY is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 W207 GYY, 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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W207 GYY is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 15 May 2000.

Is W207 GYY safe to buy?

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