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W327 YAP

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

192,634 mi
Last recorded192,634 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW327 YAP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 192,634 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 182,618 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 172,050 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 168,469 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 162,950 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

abs light flashed on during test

Fail 29 Oct 2012 162,910 miles

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

ABS light flickering on temporarily

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mount loose on front pipes

signs of diesel seepage on engine

Pass 10 Oct 2011 148,152 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 133,470 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 120,230 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 106,468 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 92,832 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 89,969 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 77,663 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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W327 YAP is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 W327 YAP, 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 W327 YAP registered?

W327 YAP is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 17 May 2000.

Is W327 YAP safe to buy?

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