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J900 JSD

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,883 mi
Last recorded95,883 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ900 JSD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 95,883 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 79,553 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 66,742 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 66,742 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 53,566 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 39,928 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 39,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 23,412 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 14,402 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 14,357 miles

slight play in steering rack

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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J900 JSD is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 113,240 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 J900 JSD, 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 25 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J900 JSD registered?

J900 JSD is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is J900 JSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J900 JSD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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