MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,580 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front to rear fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Damp around steering rack gaiter (2.3.3b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front to rear fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Damp around steering rack gaiter (2.3.3b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour Breather blocked?? (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Wet inside. No image produced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear middle of vehicle & rear nearside pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe nut & brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure
Near side front to rear fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Off side rear jacking point area corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Near side front to rear fuel pipes corroded
Off side rear jacking point area corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside fuel pipes corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake pipe nut to flexi hose corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside & nearside front windscreen wiper blades split on ends
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake imbalance high
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside & nearside front windscreen wiper blades split on ends
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake imbalance high
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear registration plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear registration plate slightly deteriorated
ABS warning light needs the ignition to be switched off for a short time before it will illuminate & doesn't illuminate if the ignition is turned off & then straight back on.(NOT A FAULT)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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X81 YVT is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 X81 YVT, 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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X81 YVT is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 27 September 2000.
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