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Y185 JMJ

2000 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,110 mi
Last recorded119,110 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY185 JMJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 119,110 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 117,834 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear sill corroded slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 115,397 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 115,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 111,563 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

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

Offside Rear tyre outer edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 107,765 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 107,765 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

park brake warning light on.

Pass 8 Aug 2014 100,221 miles

CUT IN O/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP INOP

Oil leak

REAR EXHAUST HEATSHIELD INSECURE

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 100,216 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

CUT IN O/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP INOP

Oil leak

REAR EXHAUST HEATSHIELD INSECURE

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 90,530 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 90,530 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)

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD INSECURE

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

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

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 80,848 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 63,565 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 63,565 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 59,944 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 58,215 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 55,656 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 52,589 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 42,537 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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Y185 JMJ is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y185 JMJ, 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 Y185 JMJ registered?

Y185 JMJ is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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