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Y822 DVO

2000 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,737 mi
Last recorded169,737 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY822 DVO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 169,737 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2020 169,608 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 162,284 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 153,385 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 109,872 miles

offside and nearside front brakes only just met brake imbalance limit 25%

Fail 26 Apr 2013 109,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 93,945 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 93,943 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 79,012 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 70,324 miles

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

could not fully inspect nsr seat or seat belt due to baby seat being fitted.

oil needs topping up

rear reg plate starting to de laminate.

Fail 4 Mar 2010 70,324 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

could not fully inspect nsr seat or seat belt due to baby seat being fitted.

oil needs topping up

rear reg plate starting to de laminate.

Fail 27 Feb 2009 62,840 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air con top up and disinfectant

antifreeze should be changed every 4 years

brake fluid should be changed every 2 years

Pass 27 Feb 2009 62,840 miles

air con top up and disinfectant

antifreeze should be changed every 4 years

brake fluid should be changed every 2 years

Pass 21 Feb 2008 53,678 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid contaminated (brown)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 46,221 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 41,877 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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Y822 DVO is a 2000 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y822 DVO, 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 Y822 DVO registered?

Y822 DVO is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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