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W311 GYX

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,690 mi
Last recorded218,690 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW311 GYX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 218,690 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 205,197 miles

fuel pipes corroding middle of vehicle

Fail 7 Feb 2017 205,012 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner sills to floor corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear end of sill / closing panel corroded (5.2.6)

fuel pipes corroding middle of vehicle

Pass 19 Feb 2016 191,930 miles

both front tyres wearing on both edges been run on low pressure

hand brake only just passed 18%

Pass 24 Feb 2015 172,953 miles

nearside rear suspension joint centre of hub slight play

Fail 19 Feb 2015 172,953 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear suspension joint centre of hub slight play

Pass 24 Feb 2014 158,102 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 158,102 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 136,987 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 136,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 124,337 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 118,963 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 113,772 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 109,788 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 105,763 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 100,052 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 90,833 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 90,833 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 90,833 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 90,833 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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W311 GYX is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel 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 W311 GYX, 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 W311 GYX registered?

W311 GYX is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 8 March 2000.

Is W311 GYX safe to buy?

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