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X48 YFA

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,468 mi
Last recorded112,468 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX48 YFA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 112,468 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 107,275 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 105,774 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2008 95,697 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear CV boot split

Fail 25 Sep 2008 95,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear CV boot split

Pass 1 Sep 2007 88,931 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 79,674 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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X48 YFA is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X48 YFA, 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 X48 YFA registered?

X48 YFA is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 26 September 2000.

Is X48 YFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X48 YFA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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