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N9 SGN

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,135 mi
Last recorded90,135 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 SGN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2013 90,135 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Pass 23 Aug 2013 90,135 miles

offside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Pass 23 Aug 2012 84,794 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 84,372 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 76,320 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 66,879 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 60,867 miles

n/s/r outer sidewall damaged

o/s/f tyre tread very low outer edge

Pass 13 Aug 2008 53,625 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 53,625 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 47,686 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 31,029 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 20,887 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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N9 SGN is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N9 SGN, 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 N9 SGN registered?

N9 SGN is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is N9 SGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N9 SGN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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