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W496 YBN

2000 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,765 mi
Last recorded152,765 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW496 YBN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 152,765 miles

Exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 148,637 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 148,637 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 148,398 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 148,398 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 136,416 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 126,884 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 114,910 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 102,931 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 102,931 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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W496 YBN is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 W496 YBN, 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 W496 YBN registered?

W496 YBN is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W496 YBN safe to buy?

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