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Y738 RVY

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

94,455 mi
Last recorded94,455 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY738 RVY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 94,455 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 94,455 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 85,245 miles

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre bald on inner and outer edges

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/f wheel buckled

o/s/r wheel buckled

Fail 28 Aug 2009 85,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre bald on inner and outer edges

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/f wheel buckled

o/s/r wheel buckled

Fail 4 Sep 2008 76,385 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 76,385 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 67,531 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 58,162 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 2 Aug 2006 58,162 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

offside front tyre on inner tread worm

Pass 9 Aug 2005 48,277 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 48,277 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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Y738 RVY is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y738 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 Y738 RVY registered?

Y738 RVY is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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