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W808 YBA

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,538 mi
Last recorded154,538 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW808 YBA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 154,538 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 154,538 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 136,453 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 127,354 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 120,814 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 120,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 116,063 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 111,743 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 102,915 miles

front no plate damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2006 89,293 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 89,293 miles

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

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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W808 YBA is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W808 YBA, 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 W808 YBA registered?

W808 YBA is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W808 YBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W808 YBA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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