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X986 RYS

2000 BMW 530

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX986 RYS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 151,314 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 133,542 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2016 133,533 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2015 119,993 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 104,605 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 93,394 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 93,364 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 86,959 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 77,706 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 69,245 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 57,605 miles
Pass 23 May 2009
Fail 22 May 2009 57,593 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2008 47,154 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 38,098 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 27,146 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 21,366 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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X986 RYS is a 2000 BMW 530 in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X986 RYS, 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 X986 RYS registered?

X986 RYS is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 24 October 2000.

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