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W588 YDM

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

198,253 mi
Last recorded198,253 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW588 YDM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 198,253 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 187,021 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 179,429 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 163,988 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 159,422 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 152,221 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 142,660 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 134,059 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2012 134,058 miles

Nearside Front 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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2011 127,163 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 118,440 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre worn on inner

Fail 11 Feb 2010 118,234 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre worn on inner

Pass 5 Mar 2009 107,317 miles

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

slight burning of oil advised slight bumper damage

Pass 29 Feb 2008 94,059 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 82,635 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 70,063 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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W588 YDM is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W588 YDM, 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 W588 YDM registered?

W588 YDM is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 12 April 2000.

Is W588 YDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W588 YDM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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