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Y729 SLF

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

100,995 mi
Last recorded100,995 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY729 SLF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2019 100,995 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 100,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low headlamp adjuster come off internal (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn very front arm ( curved ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55r16w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 91,341 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 87,765 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 83,971 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 80,331 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 77,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2013 73,994 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 70,720 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 67,891 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 65,494 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 62,849 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 59,687 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 56,316 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 53,227 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 49,838 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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Y729 SLF is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 Y729 SLF, 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 Y729 SLF registered?

Y729 SLF is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y729 SLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y729 SLF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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