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Y61 JPP

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

207,022 mi
Last recorded207,022 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY61 JPP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 207,022 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 28 Feb 2012 189,208 miles

both front tyres worn unevenly

Fail 28 Feb 2012 105,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn unevenly

Pass 17 Feb 2011 174,582 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 161,710 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 147,305 miles

tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 25 Apr 2009 147,305 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 16 Apr 2008 129,550 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 112,408 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 93,671 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 JPP is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel 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 Y61 JPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y61 JPP registered?

Y61 JPP is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y61 JPP safe to buy?

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