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X499 YEH

2000 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,330 mi
Last recorded74,330 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX499 YEH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 74,330 miles

Front Lower Oil leak engine areas ()

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

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

Offside Front Upper Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced bracket (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 72,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated os,ns (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main weak limited inspection behind tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 67,854 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 63,040 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 63,040 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 58,253 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 56,242 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 54,349 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 50,295 miles

parking brake only just passed at 16%

Fail 13 Oct 2010 50,295 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

parking brake only just passed at 16%

Pass 7 Oct 2009 47,105 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 47,105 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 44,236 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 40,328 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 36,077 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 32,941 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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X499 YEH is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X499 YEH, 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 X499 YEH registered?

X499 YEH is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 31 October 2000.

Is X499 YEH safe to buy?

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