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X127 YAH

2000 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,000 mi
Last recorded160,000 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX127 YAH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 160,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 159,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 158,876 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 156,971 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2013 155,184 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2013 155,184 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2012 151,361 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 146,712 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 141,980 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 135,692 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 135,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 130,744 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 119,984 miles

Both front lower ball joints have play in them.

Front discs lipped.

Front screen chipped.

PAS Cap seal, slight weep.

Rear diff slight leak.

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 11 Sep 2006 105,802 miles

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

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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X127 YAH is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 X127 YAH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X127 YAH registered?

X127 YAH is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 19 September 2000.

Is X127 YAH safe to buy?

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