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W54 YGG

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,057 mi
Last recorded159,057 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW54 YGG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 159,057 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 139,989 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 139,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 121,201 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 102,306 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

corrosion on fuel pipes

oil leak from engine area!

slight leak from exhaust front flexy pipes.

Pass 19 Mar 2011 98,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

fuel lines rusty

nail in o/s/f tyre

Fail 18 Mar 2011 98,103 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

fuel lines rusty

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2010 95,286 miles

fuel pipes showing corsion

Pass 14 Jul 2009 89,803 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 83,338 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 75,426 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 68,660 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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W54 YGG is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W54 YGG, 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 W54 YGG registered?

W54 YGG is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W54 YGG safe to buy?

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