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W639 YEB

2000 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

208,174 mi
Last recorded208,174 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW639 YEB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 208,174 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 207,756 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 206,890 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroding

Fail 8 Jul 2024 206,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central exhaust clamp corroding

Pass 15 Jul 2023 205,132 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 203,253 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both centre pipes

Fail 9 Jul 2022 203,253 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both centre pipes

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 201,826 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 201,826 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 195,223 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 195,223 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 186,810 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 177,036 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jul 2017 161,037 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front Arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear Arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front Arm (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 161,037 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front Arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear Arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front Arm (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 147,695 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 134,759 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 125,851 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 125,851 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 119,045 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 119,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 111,714 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 104,358 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 104,358 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 96,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 96,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 90,399 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 84,639 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 78,012 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 71,640 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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W639 YEB is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W639 YEB, 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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W639 YEB is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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