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X268 UYY

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,692 mi
Last recorded175,692 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX268 UYY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 175,692 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2014 175,692 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 164,652 miles

All brake discs and pads corroded

Exhaust deteriated

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 164,643 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

All brake discs and pads corroded

Exhaust deteriated

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 154,052 miles

Brake & fuel pipes corroding.

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 146,834 miles

corrosion forming to front to rear metal brake pipes and fuel pipes.

tread depths: n/s/f on 6mm, o/s/f on 5mm, both rear on 4mm.

tyre size: 225/55/16 95w.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 140,027 miles

tread depths: all four on 6mm.

tyre size:: 225/55/16W.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 111,884 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

tyre tread depths n/s/f 4mm o/s/f 6mm both rear 5mm 225/55r16 w fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2008 111,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

tyre tread depths n/s/f 4mm o/s/f 6mm both rear 5mm 225/55r16 w fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2007 106,427 miles

advisories as per previous VT32 + spare tyre on limit

Fail 21 Apr 2007 106,425 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

TYRES 22555R16W n/s/f and both rear 6.0mm o/s/f 5.0mm

n/s/f tyre wearing edges lower 3.0mm, slight damage (chips) to wheel rims

o/s/f seat belt fraying slightly on edges, various dents and scratches on car, front bumper lower lip broken, small exhaust blow from d/pipe o/s flexi joint, grooves in front brake discs, slight corrosion on edges of both front brake discs,

Pass 25 Apr 2006 100,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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X268 UYY is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X268 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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X268 UYY is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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