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X163 VYJ

2000 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,531 mi
Last recorded128,531 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX163 VYJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2019 128,531 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 128,526 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 127,405 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 126,324 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2015 126,324 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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 125,573 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 123,911 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 122,661 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 121,095 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 119,963 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

aux. belt perishing

front brake discs corroding and lipped

n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bat link arms, top joint gaiters split

n/s/r tyre has small cut in tread

rear brake hoses perishing

rear brake pipes to hoses corroding

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

slight play in o/s/r lower wishbone bottom ball joint

Fail 7 Dec 2010 119,933 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

aux. belt perishing

front brake discs corroding and lipped

n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bat link arms, top joint gaiters split

n/s/r tyre has small cut in tread

rear brake discs corroding

rear brake hoses perishing

rear brake pads wearing low 75% worn

rear brake pipes to hoses corroding

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

slight play in o/s/r lower wishbone bottom ball joint

Pass 10 Dec 2009 113,150 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 112,948 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 110,970 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 May 2009 110,970 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jun 2007 94,120 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 94,120 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 68,406 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 63,271 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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X163 VYJ is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X163 VYJ, 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 X163 VYJ registered?

X163 VYJ is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 7 December 2000.

Is X163 VYJ safe to buy?

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