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Y61 BPC

2001 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

188,083 mi
Last recorded188,083 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY61 BPC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 188,083 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 188,079 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 187,241 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 186,127 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 183,389 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 180,755 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2012 176,372 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 172,503 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 163,225 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 150,004 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 136,937 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 102,516 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 55,480 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 53,825 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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Y61 BPC is a 2001 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y61 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 Y61 BPC registered?

Y61 BPC is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y61 BPC safe to buy?

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