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Y745 PJA

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

210,248 mi
Last recorded210,248 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY745 PJA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2010 210,248 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 210,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 200,055 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 188,676 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 177,862 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 165,403 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 158,655 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 158,655 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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Y745 PJA is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y745 PJA, 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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Y745 PJA is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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