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Y644 BFX

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,433 mi
Last recorded180,433 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY644 BFX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 180,433 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 167,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front flexis (7.1.2)

front and rear brake discs inner facings corroding.

under tray and engine cover fitted.

Pass 15 Aug 2014 159,198 miles

slight movement in nearside rear anti roll bar link arm

Pass 13 Aug 2013 151,358 miles

both front wiper blades starting to smeer screen

exhaust flexi pipe worn

fuel lines corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2013 151,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front wiper blades starting to smeer screen

exhaust flexi pipe worn

fuel lines corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2012 143,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 135,035 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 127,030 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front brake discs worn

Fail 16 Aug 2010 127,029 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Aug 2009 117,755 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 117,755 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres are worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 21 Jul 2008 109,415 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2007 100,917 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 90,849 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 79,503 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGE. FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER BRAKING SURFACE. †UNABLE TO CHECK NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT BABY SEAT FITTED

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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Y644 BFX is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y644 BFX, 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 Y644 BFX registered?

Y644 BFX is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is Y644 BFX safe to buy?

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