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YIW 4624

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

258,267 mi
Last recorded258,267 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIW 4624
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2015 258,267 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 249,953 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 235,390 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 223,511 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 208,523 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 193,800 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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YIW 4624 is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 YIW 4624, 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 YIW 4624 registered?

YIW 4624 is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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