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X468 YLJ

2000 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,980 mi
Last recorded219,980 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX468 YLJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 219,980 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play in rear suspension joints

Fail 10 Apr 2015 219,971 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in rear suspension joints

Pass 5 Apr 2014 200,914 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 200,912 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 183,050 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

major engine oil leaks

slight play in near side front drop link

Fail 5 Apr 2013 183,040 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges

major engine oil leaks

slight play in near side front drop link

Pass 26 Mar 2012 163,772 miles

Oil leak

rear silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2011 140,973 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear exhaust box heat shield insecure

slight engine oil leaks

slight play in off side rear anti roll bar drop link ball joint

Pass 3 Apr 2010 111,868 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 111,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 100,371 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 94,537 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 86,936 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 79,326 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 79,280 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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X468 YLJ is a 2000 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X468 YLJ, 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 X468 YLJ registered?

X468 YLJ is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 25 October 2000.

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