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X107 YHO

2000 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

211,364 mi
Last recorded211,364 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX107 YHO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 211,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play aft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both head lamp light output reduced, (lenses opaque)

Fail 9 May 2019 211,364 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low reflector loose (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play aft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both head lamp light output reduced, (lenses opaque)

Pass 15 May 2018 203,971 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2018 203,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2017 191,412 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Outer sidewall scuffed

Fail 20 Jul 2017 191,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Outer sidewall scuffed

Pass 19 Jul 2016 174,752 miles

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

both rear tyres inner edges worn

fuel pipe corroded underside

n/s inner rack joint slight play

Fail 19 Jul 2016 174,752 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres inner edges worn

fuel pipe corroded underside

n/s inner rack joint slight play

Pass 22 Jul 2015 158,384 miles

very slight buckles on rear wheels

Fail 16 Jul 2015 158,384 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 143,391 miles

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

Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

o/s headlamp reflector slightly loose,beam pattern ok

Pass 10 Jul 2013 127,222 miles

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

Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 127,222 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 112,196 miles

near side front wheel is buckled

near side front wing repeater lense is missing

Fail 3 Jul 2012 112,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in front tyre

near side front wheel is buckled

near side front wing repeater lense is missing

Pass 26 Jul 2011 97,290 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 83,851 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 83,851 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2009 70,373 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

all four tyres are wearing on the inner edges(particularly the rears!)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 52,325 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 49,437 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 42,114 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 35,144 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)

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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X107 YHO is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X107 YHO, 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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X107 YHO is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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