MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,815 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear tyres close to limit
front number plate cracked
n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge + close to limit + heavily perished
o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge + on limit
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear tyres close to limit
front number plate cracked
n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge + close to limit + heavily perished
o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge + on limit
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
both sides rear upper anti-roll bar linkage gaiter split
both sides rear upper anti-roll bar linkage gaiter split
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W48 GYW is a 2000 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 W48 GYW, 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 W48 GYW registered?
W48 GYW is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2000.
Is W48 GYW safe to buy?
The MOT history for W48 GYW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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