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W653 YEB

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

265,068 mi
Last recorded265,068 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW653 YEB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 265,068 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both side repeaters becoming pale.

Front > Rear Brake Pipes corroded , but not excessive.

NSF Tyre has 2 small cuts but doesnt affect the Tyres Structure.

OSR Door does not open from the outside.

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspect Luggage Compartment electricial fault.

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

Turbo pipe split.

Fail 26 Aug 2011 265,010 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both side repeaters becoming pale.

Front > Rear Brake Pipes corroded , but not excessive.

NSF Tyre has 2 small cuts but doesnt affect the Tyres Structure.

OSR Door does not open from the outside.

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspect Luggage Compartment electricial fault.

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

Turbo pipe split.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 224,494 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 183,339 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 151,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 135,695 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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 117,288 miles

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

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

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

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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W653 YEB is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W653 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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W653 YEB is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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