CarVerify

Free Car Check

X224 YFS

2000 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,816 mi
Last recorded85,816 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX224 YFS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 85,816 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Nearside Front bumper slightly inscure

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 12 Oct 2018 85,810 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Nearside Front bumper slightly inscure

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 17 Oct 2017 84,226 miles

rear nearside tyre is underinflated

engine oil leak

front brake pads are worn

Fail 12 Oct 2017 84,222 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine oil leak

front brake pads are worn

rear nearside tyre is underinflated

Pass 8 Nov 2016 81,956 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Nov 2016 81,956 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 73,378 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside Windscreen stone chip

Fail 19 Oct 2015 73,378 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine oil leak

Offside Windscreen stone chip

Pass 7 Nov 2014 67,887 miles

both front tyres worn

engine oil leak

front brake pads may need attention soon

front n/s bumper damaged

front o/s tyre worn on edge indicating a trackin g fault

Pass 17 Oct 2013 65,082 miles

Both front brake bake plates loose and will soon need attention

Both headlamps deteriorated

Exhaust system corroded

Front nearside tyre outer side wall perished

Rear nearside tyre worn

front bumper is damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2013 65,082 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Both front brake bake plates loose and will soon need attention

Both headlamps deteriorated

Exhaust system corroded

Front nearside bumper loose

Front nearside tyre outer side wall perished

Rear nearside tyre worn

Pass 22 Oct 2012 63,239 miles

engine oil leak

front offside tyre is slightly deformed

Fail 9 Oct 2012 63,227 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

front offside tyre is slightly deformed

Pass 12 Oct 2011 60,421 miles

ABS light may soon need attention

Both steel brake pipes length of vehical corroded

Front nearside bumper loose

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear nearside anti roll bar link rod dust cover split

Pass 1 Nov 2010 58,024 miles

abs light is intermittant

steel brake pipe length of vehicle is corroded

traction control light is intermittant

Fail 1 Nov 2010 58,024 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

abs light is intermittant

steel brake pipe length of vehicle is corroded

traction control light is intermittant

Pass 22 Oct 2009 55,138 miles

exhaust rear heat sheild is insecure

f/n/s dip beam image may need further attention

f/o/s steel brake pipe very corroded

o/s steel brake pipe very corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2008 51,419 miles

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

both rear tyres are worn

front nearside tyre has a nail in it

Pass 10 Oct 2006 48,547 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2006 48,540 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside 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
Full BMW 530 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X224 YFS is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X224 YFS, 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

How do I check the history of X224 YFS?

You can check the full history of X224 YFS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X224 YFS registered?

X224 YFS is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 15 November 2000.

Is X224 YFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X224 YFS shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X224 YFS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X224 YFS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.