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Y718 WFC

2001 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,890 mi
Last recorded81,890 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY718 WFC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 81,890 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Sep 2017 81,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016

front vented disc wear/lipped

Fail 7 Jul 2016

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front vented disc wear/lipped

Pass 31 Jul 2015 69,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 66,305 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 63,349 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 63,349 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 61,645 miles

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

rear number plate deteriating

Fail 29 Jun 2012 61,645 miles

Offside Front 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)

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 29 Jun 2011 58,632 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2010 55,660 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

small cut to the nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 19 Jun 2010 55,660 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

small cut to the nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 25 Jun 2009 52,320 miles

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

engine oil level low

front brake imbalace 25%

Pass 25 Jun 2008 48,968 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 39,018 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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Y718 WFC is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y718 WFC, 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 Y718 WFC registered?

Y718 WFC is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y718 WFC safe to buy?

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