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X174 UYY

2000 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

124,217 mi
Last recorded124,217 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX174 UYY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 124,217 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material tank-by area - Requirements only just met. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - by the jacking points - originally installed plastic sill covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heatshields loose

Pass 29 Aug 2024 123,404 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - by the jacking points - originally installed plastic sill covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heatshields loose

Pass 1 Sep 2023 122,272 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear - tank-by area (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both - slightly affecting the beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine, PAS rack damp also wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on both sides - to the jacking points - plastic sill covers, originally installed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heatshields loose

Pass 23 Aug 2022 120,564 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - worn on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in the wheel housing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim on lower limit, adjustment m/m secured with duck tape

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill - by the jacking point - plastic sill covers fitted as original (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view few stone chips - zones 'A' & 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 120,531 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - worn on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill - by the jacking point - plastic sill covers fitted as original (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view few stone chips - zones 'A' & 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 119,014 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in the wheel housing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim on lower limit, adjustment m/m secured with duck tape

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by the jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view few stone chips - zone 'A' & 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 119,014 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in the wheel housing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by the jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view few stone chips - zone 'A' & 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 117,834 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 117,834 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 115,260 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 110,767 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 107,653 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 101,684 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 95,680 miles

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

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 90,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2013 84,600 miles

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Oct 2012 78,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2012 78,099 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2011 71,482 miles

slight play in front lower arm bush

slight play offside track rod inner joint

Fail 15 Oct 2011 71,479 miles

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

slight play in front lower arm bush

slight play offside track rod inner joint

Pass 16 Oct 2010 64,807 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 58,053 miles

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 20 Oct 2009 58,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside headlamp aiming on low and left limit

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Oct 2008 53,844 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 52,853 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 52,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 47,488 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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X174 UYY is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 X174 UYY, 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 X174 UYY registered?

X174 UYY is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 26 October 2000.

Is X174 UYY safe to buy?

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