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Y721 YYX

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,289 mi
Last recorded114,289 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY721 YYX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 114,289 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

headlamp load sensor on offside front roll bar link has broken

offside handbrake slightly low reading

unable to fully inspect offside rear seat belt due to fitted child seat

Fail 12 Apr 2011 114,266 miles

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

o/s parking brake reading low

oil leaking from engine

rear brake discs worn (lipped)

Pass 1 May 2010 108,041 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front 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 29 Apr 2009 101,246 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 95,399 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 86,917 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 75,735 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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Y721 YYX is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y721 YYX, 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 Y721 YYX registered?

Y721 YYX is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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