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Y693 RVY

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,825 mi
Last recorded117,825 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY693 RVY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 117,825 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 103,682 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 93,832 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 90,143 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 86,214 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2013 86,214 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 82,358 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 82,308 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2011 78,212 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

slight play o/s front drop link arm

Pass 20 May 2010 74,379 miles

cracks starting in n/s+o/s rear tyre tread

Pass 14 May 2009 68,668 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 63,246 miles

deep cut in n/s rear tyre wall

Pass 12 May 2007 56,507 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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Y693 RVY is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 Y693 RVY, 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 Y693 RVY registered?

Y693 RVY is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 28 July 2001.

Is Y693 RVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y693 RVY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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