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W4 YDE

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

188,287 mi
Last recorded188,287 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 YDE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021 188,287 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 180,638 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 151,558 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 150,723 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 138,437 miles

fuel pipes corroded.

Fail 10 Mar 2017 138,428 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 front-rear at middle. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear. (3.5.1i)

fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 9 Mar 2016 125,217 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded mains to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 125,217 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded mains to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 108,563 miles

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 22 Feb 2014 102,598 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 95,812 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 88,881 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

air bag light on.

Pass 19 Feb 2011 83,297 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 77,299 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 72,882 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 67,315 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 62,108 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 54,214 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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W4 YDE is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W4 YDE, 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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W4 YDE is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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