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W703 GYX

2000 BMW 530

Beige Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,246 mi
Last recorded151,246 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW703 GYX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 151,246 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 146,601 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear brake flexi hoses perishing

rear brake discs corroding

slight play in n/s/r link pin

Pass 31 Jul 2013 142,321 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake flexi hoses perishing

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 6 Jun 2012 140,903 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre close to limit

slight play in n/s/r link pin

Pass 12 Apr 2011 136,680 miles

both rear brake flexi hoses perishing

both rear coil springs corroding

front brake pads look thin

Pass 10 Apr 2010 130,862 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 130,850 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 126,456 miles

condensation in o/s head light

Pass 28 Mar 2008 120,149 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 120,149 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 113,506 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 113,505 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2006 106,918 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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W703 GYX is a 2000 BMW 530 in Beige with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W703 GYX, 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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What year was W703 GYX registered?

W703 GYX is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 8 June 2000.

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