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Y611 BPC

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,208 mi
Last recorded136,208 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY611 BPC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 136,208 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 136,208 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Wheel hub badly damaged (4.2.B.4)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 123,644 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 123,644 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 111,784 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 111,784 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 104,749 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both sides front brake discs sligtly pitted

Fail 9 Jun 2010 104,748 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both sides front brake discs sligtly pitted

Pass 2 Dec 2008 92,844 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 91,915 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 91,453 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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Y611 BPC is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 Y611 BPC, 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 Y611 BPC registered?

Y611 BPC is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is Y611 BPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y611 BPC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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